The Clue
Hampered (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RETARDED
Tags
Notes
The answer RETARDED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
RETARDED as a noun:
1. (mentally retarded, retarded) = people collectively who are mentally retarded; "he started a school for the retarded"
RETARD as a verb:
1. (check, retard, delay) = slow the growth or development of; "The brain damage will retard the child's language development"
2. cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate; "This drug will retard your heart rate"
3. be delayed
4. (decelerate, slow, slow down, slow up, retard) = lose velocity; move more slowly; "The car decelerated"
RETARDED as an adjective:
1. relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development; "providing a secure and sometimes happy life for the retarded"