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Restrain Frenchmen Caught In Bomb Alert Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 125 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TRAMMEL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TRAMMEL
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TRAMMEL" which means:
- noun
- • A fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
- • An adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
- • A restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
- • A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) verb
- • Catch in or as if in a trap
- • Place limits on (extent or amount or access)
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was caught in a legal trammel that prevented him from taking any action."
- • "The trammel of bureaucracy stifled her creativity."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quiptic17 Feb 2014 | Across 13 | |
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