Impede Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Impede last seen in Wall Street Journal puzzle. We have found 43 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DETER.

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23 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
DETER Impede (5) Wall Street Journal Mar 11, 2025
ENCUMBER Impede (8) (8) Puzzler Dec 19, 2024
HAMPER Impede (6) The Sun Two Speed Nov 5, 2024
OBSTRUCT Impede (8) Mirror Tea Time Oct 14, 2024
HINDER Impede (6) Premier Sunday Apr 30, 2023
HOLDUP Impede (6) New York Times Dec 20, 2022
INHIBIT Impede (7) The Guardian Speedy Oct 30, 2022
SHACKLE Impede (7) Wall Street Journal Jul 16, 2022
HOGTIE Impede (6) Universal May 3, 2022
SLOW Impede (4)

20 Similar Clues:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
37% STYMIES Impedes (7) USA Today Nov 11, 2024
37% CLOGS Impedes (5) Mirror Tea Time Jan 14, 2024
37% HINDERS Impedes (7) New York Times Dec 8, 2022
37% PREVENTS Impedes (8) The Sun Two Speed May 11, 2018
37% SLOWS Impedes (5) New York Times Jul 20, 2017
37% HAMPERS Impedes (7) Premier Sunday Oct 2, 2016
37% SLOWEDUP Impeded (8) LA Times Daily May 7, 2015
37% SLOWED Impeded (6)
37% RETARDS Impedes (7)
37% DERAILS Impedes (7)

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To "impede" means to hinder or discourage. In this clue, "Impede" is a synonym for "deter," which means to prevent or discourage someone from doing something. Both words convey the idea of creating obstacles or discouraging action.