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verb • compel to behave in a certain way • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement • severely restrict in scope or extent | ||||||||
| 29% | 9 | Hold at bay | ||||||
verb • cause to move back by force or influence | ||||||||
| 25% | 5 | Hold back to hold front of seat belt here? | ||||||
noun • the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips • the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole | ||||||||
Hold Back By Force Crossword Clue
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CONSTRAIN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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CONSTRAIN
Updated: October 10, 2023
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