Crossword clue

Thwart crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Thwart”, from 4–9 letters. The most likely answer is FOIL.

Top answer FOIL 4 letters · Prevent from succeeding

All answers for “Thwart”

AnswerLettersMeaning
4-letter answers
FOIL Best match 4 Prevent from succeeding
BALK 4 Hinder or thwart, US spelling
STOP 4 Prevent from happening
SEAT 4 Rower's crosswise bench
5-letter answers
BAULK 5 Hinder or thwart, UK spelling
BLOCK 5 Hinder or impede
CHECK 5 Stop the progress of
BENCH 5 Seat across a boat
6-letter answers
STYMIE 6 Prevent progress
SCOTCH 6 Put an end to a plan
DEFEAT 6 Frustrate a plan
HINDER 6 Obstruct progress
IMPEDE 6 Delay or obstruct
7-letter answers
SCUPPER 7 Ruin a plan, British
8-letter answers
OBSTRUCT 8 Block the way
9-letter answers
FRUSTRATE 9 Prevent from progressing

What does “Thwart” mean?

Thwart means to prevent someone from accomplishing something, or to stop a plan from succeeding. As a noun, a thwart is a seat across a rowing boat.

Solving tip

Short answers include FOIL, BALK and STOP; also STYMIE and SCOTCH. In nautical clues the noun sense gives SEAT or BENCH.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Thwart"?

The most likely answer is FOIL (4 letters) — Prevent from succeeding. Other common answers are BALK (4), BAULK (5), STYMIE (6), FRUSTRATE (9).

How many letters are in the answer to "Thwart"?

Answers to "Thwart" range from 4–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.