THWART
Scrabble letter values: T1H4W4A1R1T1 = 12
Definition
- noun a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat. — synonyms: cross_thwart
- verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. — synonyms: queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk
Examples
- “used as a seat in a rowboat”
- “What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge”
- “foil your opponent”