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.
Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|
99% | STIFLE | Squelch | Newsday |
20% | SAT | Squelched with on | New York Times |
20% | SATON | Squelched | Thomas 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