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| 3 | 30% | 8 | A curved strap or band used for fastening or ornamentation | |
Fastening Horse Into Strap Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 113 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SHACKLING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SHACKLING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SHACKLING" which means:
- noun
- • A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
- • A u-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar verb
- • Bind the arms of
- • Restrain with fetters
An example sentence would be:
- • "The shackling of prisoners was a common practice in medieval times."
- • "The witness described the shackling of the suspect during the trial."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic27 Jul 2020 | Down 13 | |
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1 | A curved strap or band used for fastening or ornamentation | |
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