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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 | ||||||||
| 33% | 8 | Deliver criminal, arresting old villain | ||||||
noun • a person who sins (without repenting) | ||||||||
| 33% | 10 | Policeman arresting old criminal, hard lout | ||||||
noun • a thick and heavy shoe | ||||||||
Keep Arresting Short Criminal Crossword Clue
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RESTRAIN which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RESTRAIN
Updated: December 30, 2024
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