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The Clue
Causes frustration (7 letter answer)
The Answer
STYMIES
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Notes
The answer STYMIES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Definition
STYMIE as a noun:
1. (stymie, stymy) = a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
2. (stymie, stymy) = a thwarting and distressing situation
STYMIE as a verb:
1. (obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass) = hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"