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stymy

noun verb

A thwarting and distressing situation

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Word length
5
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
TY
Scrabble score
13

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noun

  1. A thwarting and distressing situation

noun

  1. A situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

verb

  1. Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

    “His brother blocked him at every turn”

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His brother blocked him at every turn

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