Answer: baffle

AnswerCrossword Clue
BAFFLEConfound.
baffleobstruction
baffleto bewilder
baffleto confound (to confuse (to perplex (to puzzle)))
baffleto frustrate
BAFFLEKeep hitters off balance, e.g.
BAFFLEMystify
BAFFLECause to be stuck
BAFFLEThwart
BAFFLEBewilder
BAFFLENonplus
BAFFLEConfound
BAFFLEPresent a poser to
BAFFLEStump.
BAFFLEFrustrate.
BAFFLEFoil or check.
BAFFLEPuzzle
BAFFLEStymie
BAFFLEStump
BAFFLEDeflecting screen
BAFFLEDiscombobulate
BAFFLEConfuse
BAFFLEPerplex