The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BAFFLE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1955.
Foil or check crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BAFFLE | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Foil or check
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- baffle
- balk
- thwart
- beguile
- balking
- frustrate
- frustrated
- guard
- prevent
- background
- block
- coat
Crossword Answer definitions
BAFFLE noun- A device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid. Specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.
- An architectural feature designed to confuse enemies or make them vulnerable.
- (coal mining) A lever for operating the throttle valve of a winding engine.
- To publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.
- To hoodwink or deceive (someone).
- To bewilder completely; to confuse or perplex.
- To foil; to thwart.
- To struggle in vain.
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