The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BAFFLES , but the solution may also be CONFUSES which is one of the most recent solution (2021 in USA Today).
Perplexes crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BAFFLES | 50 % | 7 |
| STUMPS | 33 % | 6 |
| CONFUSES | 17 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Perplexes
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- nonplus
- bewilder
- baffle
- flummox
- mystify
- dumbfound
- puzzle
- stupify
- amaze
- stupefy
- complicate
- trounce
Crossword Answer definitions
BAFFLES 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.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result BAFFLES
More clues leading to the result STUMPS
- Asks trick questions
- Baffles
- Very short trees
- Pols' places
- Leaves befuddled
- Axed-tree remnants
- Totally baffles
- Baffles.
- Confounds the experts.
- Perplexes.