Baffles

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Third-person singular of baffle: completely confuses or mystifies someone, or deflects and regulates the flow of a liquid, gas, or sound.

“The sheer complexity of the puzzle baffles even the most experienced solvers.”

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Synonyms

confusesmystifiesperplexespuzzlesbewilders

Antonyms

clarifiesenlightens

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double F in positions four and five, the BAFF- start distinguishes it from similarly spelt words

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Scrabble

Two F's (4 each) are tile-expensive, the -LES ending allows hook plays and modest extension

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Words you can make from Baffles

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