The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DETER , but the solution may also be STYMIE which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Impede the progress of crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DETER | 67 % | 5 |
| SLOWUP | 17 % | 6 |
| STYMIE | 17 % | 6 |
Why may STYMIE be the right solution?
The word "STYMIE" means to hinder or obstruct the progress of something or someone. In the context of the clue "Impede the progress of," "STYMIE" fits perfectly as it directly conveys the idea of creating an obstacle or difficulty in moving forward.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Impede the progress of
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- hamper
- retard
- impedimenta
- stop
- balk
- delay
- disrupt
- fire wall
- hampered
- hampering
- hobble
- hold
Crossword Answer definitions
DETER verb- To prevent something from happening.
- To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
- To distract someone from something.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result DETER
More clues leading to the result SLOWUP
- Decelerate
- Reduce speed
- Delay
- Put on the brakes
- Put on the brake.
- Delay.
- Step on the brakes.
- Impede the progress of
- Lose speed