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Restrain As Breath Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BATE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BATE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BATE" which means:
- verb
- • Moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
- • Flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
- • Soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments noun
- • Strife; contention.
- • An alkaline lye which neutralizes the effect of the previous application of lime, and makes hides supple in the process of tanning.
- • A vat which contains this liquid.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He couldn't wait and bated his breath in anticipation."
- • "The cat bated at the toy mouse."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times30 Jul 2023 | Down 40 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | A device used to restrain or restrain the body | |
2 | Restrain (as with breath)
Telegraph Cross Atlantic -
21 May 2023 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 21 May 2023 |
3 | Restrain, as one's breath
New York Times -
16 Jan 2015 | New York Times / 16 Jan 2015 |
4 | Restrain, inhibit
The Guardian Speedy -
20 May 2007 | The Guardian Speedy / 20 May 2007 |
5 | Restrain, with "up"
New York Times -
19 Aug 2008 | New York Times / 19 Aug 2008 |
6 | Short-of-breath breath
New York Times -
28 Aug 1996 | New York Times / 28 Aug 1996 |
7 | The last breath or dying breath |
