Crossword answer
HINDRANCE
9 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 9 appearances · Last seen The Independent, June 16, 2026
Letter pattern
HINDRANCE
Clues that lead to HINDRANCE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Impediment9The IndependentJun 16, 2026
Back people to circumvent Nationalist obstruction9The IndependentAug 1, 2025
The crane swinging at the back is no help at all9Evening StandardMar 7, 2025
Problem to the rear? Hurry round rear of van9The IndependentApr 12, 2024
Obstacle9Evening StandardMay 26, 2023
Handicap9Evening StandardNov 4, 2022
About HINDRANCE in crosswords
HINDRANCE is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 9 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Impediment” in the The Independent crossword on June 16, 2026.
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Every appearance of HINDRANCE (9)
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Jun 16, 2026
Impediment · The Independent · 2 Down
Aug 1, 2025
Back people to circumvent Nationalist obstruction · The Independent · 7 Down
Mar 7, 2025
The crane swinging at the back is no help at all · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Apr 12, 2024
Problem to the rear? Hurry round rear of van · The Independent · 12 Across
May 26, 2023
Obstacle · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Nov 4, 2022
Handicap · Evening Standard · 15 Across
May 20, 2022
Impediment · Evening Standard · 39 Across
Mar 20, 2020
The crane swinging at the back is no help at all · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Jan 10, 2020
Obstacle · Evening Standard · 28 Down