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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 40% | 12 | Methods used to confine or subdue | |
| 3 | 38% | 9 | Actions to subdue or arrest someone forcefully | |
Arrest Confine Subdue Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RESTRAIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RESTRAIN
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RESTRAIN" which means:
- verb
- • To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
- • Restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
- • Prevent (someone or something) from doing something
- • Prevent the action or expression of
An example sentence would be:
- • "The police officer had to restrain the suspect to prevent him from escaping."
- • "Please restrain yourself from making any rash decisions."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick18 Jan 2003 | Across 9 | |
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