The Clue
Nonplus (6 letter answer)
The Answer
BAFFLE
Tags
Notes
The answer BAFFLE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
Related Clues
Bewilder
Confound
Thwart
Cause to be stuck
Definition
BAFFLE as a noun:
1. (baffle, baffle board) = a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
BAFFLE as a verb:
1. (perplex, vex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify, baffle, beat, pose, bewilder, flummox, stupefy, nonplus, gravel, amaze, dumbfound) = be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"
2. (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"
3. (baffle, regulate) = check the emission of (sound)