OBSTACLE Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 104 solutions for 'OBSTACLE' with 3 to 18 letters.
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The clue "obstacle" last appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 11, 2023. The correct answer for this puzzle is "HINDRANCE", a 9-letter word.

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Clue
Answer
Length
OBSTACLE with 3 letters
RUB
3
OBSTACLE with 4 letters
SNAG
4
OBSTACLE with 13 letters

Top answers for OBSTACLE crossword clue from newspapers

HINDRANCE
SNAG
HURDLE
HITCH
RUB
HAZARD
BARRIER

Definition of obstacle

  • an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented); something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan"

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What is the best solution to the riddle OBSTACLE?

Solution HITCH is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution HITCH is 5 letters long. We have 10 further solutions of the same word length.

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "OBSTACLE"?

There are 104 solutions. The longest is ONE SMALL DIFFICULTY with 18 letters, and the shortest is BAR with 3 letters.

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Yes, "OBSTACLE" is currently trending (last update: 03 Dec 2025). Many solvers seem to find this clue challenging! Other clues with traffic peaks today are: Joker, Network, Costume, Curse and Secular.

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How long are the solutions for "OBSTACLE"?

Solutions are between 3 and 18 letters long.

‘OBSTACLE’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘OBSTACLE’ is the solution:
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Barrier, hurdle (8)
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