Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

Held The Reins Crossword Clue

There are 2 exact and 145 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is RULED which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: RULED

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?LettersAnswerClue
99%5Exact Match!
adjective satellite

• subject to a ruling authority

95%6Exact Match!
noun

• a person who exercises control over workers

• a person responsible for hiring workers

• a person who exercises control and makes decisions

• a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments

• a circular rounded projection or protuberance

adjective satellite

• exceptionally good

verb

• raise in a relief

31%5 They're held by Santa
noun

• one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

• any means of control

verb

• control and direct with or as if by reins

• stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins

• stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins

• keep in check

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Quick crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Trespass (upon)
Palindromic Far East language
Palindromic storey

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick18 Sep 2007 Across 17
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Command spoken while pulling the reins
New York Times - 06 Mar 2017
New York Times / 06 Mar 2017
2
Hand over reins of power
3
Knot commonly used for tying horse reins
4
Pull on the reins
New York Times - 01 May 1982
New York Times / 01 May 1982
5
Seize the reins
New York Times - 03 Feb 2016
New York Times / 03 Feb 2016
6
Took the reins
New York Times - 28 Jan 2020
New York Times / 28 Jan 2020
7
Wrest the reins
New York Times - 07 Dec 2013
New York Times / 07 Dec 2013

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen