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The Answer

THWART

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Notes

The answer THWART is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.

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Definition

THWART as a noun:

1. (thwart, cross thwart) = a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

THWART as a verb:

1. (thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk) = hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"