Dictionary Check: baffle

"baffle" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

noun

a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy

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verb

be a mystery or bewildering to

Example: "This beats me!"
verb

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

Example: "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"
verb

restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)

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