Clues for the word "CONFOUND"
We've had 15 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 20 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on May 24, 2024.
Definition of confound
- v. t. - To mingle and blend, so that different elements can not be distinguished; to confuse.
- v. t. - To mistake for another; to identify falsely.
- v. t. - To throw into confusion or disorder; to perplex; to strike with amazement; to dismay.
- v. t. - To destroy; to ruin; to waste.
Referring Clues
- Confuse or perplex
- Baffle
- Perplex
- Confuse
- Bewilder
- Defeat scam when discovered
- Contradict, using a mild expletive
- Prisoner came across puzzle
- No fun working in hoax that's to cause confusion
- Cause bewilderment to prisoner unable to hide
- Prisoner discovered in defeat
- Trick discovered in puzzle
- Shark identified fox
- Puzzle deception set up
- Opposed to, one learned, darn it!
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - May 24, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - January 06, 2023
- Mirror Quick - October 21, 2017
- Guardian Prize - August 05, 2017
- Evening Standard Easy - December 30, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - December 10, 2015
- Guardian Speedy - October 18, 2015
- Guardian Prize - June 27, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - January 27, 2015
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - August 16, 2012
- Guardian Cryptic - November 29, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - September 16, 2010
- USA Today - August 19, 2010
- Universal - July 11, 2010
- Guardian Speedy - February 24, 2008
- Guardian Quick - February 19, 2008
- Guardian Quick - June 01, 2007
- Guardian Quiptic - August 28, 2006
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - April 26, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - January 28, 2005