Squelch Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Squelch crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on November 7 2024 Newsday Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Squelch has a total of 6 letters.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%STIFLESquelchNewsday
20%SATSquelched with onNew York Times
20%SATONSquelchedThomas Joseph

Definition

The joint next above the hock, and near the flank, in the hind leg of the horse and allied animals; the joint corresponding to the knee in man; -- called also stifle joint. See Illust. under Horse.
To stop the breath of by crowding something into the windpipe, or introducing an irrespirable substance into the lungs; to choke; to suffocate; to cause the death of by such means; as, to stifle one with smoke or dust.
To stop; to extinguish; to deaden; to quench; as, to stifle the breath; to stifle a fire or flame.
To suppress the manifestation or report of; to smother; to conceal from public knowledge; as, to stifle a story; to stifle passion.
To die by reason of obstruction of the breath, or because some noxious substance prevents respiration.

Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:

  • Newsday: Nov 7, 2024

Related Crossword Clues

If you have already solved this crossword clue and are looking for the main post then head over to Newsday Crossword November 7 2024 Answers