| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| baulking | Thwart or hinder (a plan or person) |
| choking | Hinder or obstruct the breathing of (a person or animal) in such a way |
| advancing | Promote or help the progress of (a person, cause, or plan) |
| advances | Promote or help the progress of (a person, cause, or plan) |
| nonstarter | A person, plan, or idea that has no chance of succeeding or being effective |
| traversed | Oppose or thwart (a plan) |
| traversing | Oppose or thwart (a plan) |
