The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DETER which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2013.
Be an obstacle to crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DETER | 50 % | 5 |
| HINDER | 50 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Be an obstacle to
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- impede
- hinder
- obstruct
- block
- obstructive
- modeling
- obstruction
- setback
- impedance
- hamper
- hindrance
- impediment
Crossword Answer definitions
DETER verb- To prevent something from happening.
- To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
- To distract someone from something.
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