The Clue
Impede (6 letter answer)
The Answer
RETARD
Tags
Notes
The answer RETARD is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.
Related Clues
Delay
Hinder
Inhibit
Hold back
Impede progress
Slow down
Slow up
Definition
RETARD as a noun:
1. (idiot, imbecile, cretin, moron, changeling, half-wit, retard) = a person of subnormal intelligence
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"