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| 99% | 8 | REINS IN | Exact Match! | |||||
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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 | ||||||||
| 97% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||||||
verb • deprive of freedom; take into confinement • stop or halt • cause to be slowed down or delayed | ||||||||
Holds Back Crossword Clue
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REINS IN which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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REINS IN
Updated: May 12, 2024
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Cross Atlantic13 May 2024 | Down 11 | REINS IN |
| Telegraph Cross Atlantic29 Aug 2023 | Down 4 | |
| New York Times14 Jan 2009 | Down 4 | |
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