Hinders

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Third-person singular present of hinder, meaning prevents or impedes progress, making something more difficult to achieve.

“Poor weather hinders the rescue effort, making it impossible for helicopters to operate safely in the mountains.”

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Synonyms

impedesobstructshampers delays blocks

Antonyms

aids assistsfacilitateshelps

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with HIND and ends in ERS. The INDER cluster also appears in cinder and tinder, useful Wordle cross-references

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Scrabble

Scores around 11 points. The S ending is flexible for hooking and the common letter set makes it straightforward to place

Words Related to Hinders

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “hinders” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

binders cinders finders

Words you can make from Hinders

Shorter words formed from the letters in “hinders”.

diners hinder rinsed shined shiner shrine snider denis dheri diner dines dries eshin heirs herds herns hider hides hinds hired hiren hires hirse hsien

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