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| 2 | 24% | 4 | A cord or chain used to restrain or lead an animal | |
| 3 | 24% | 6 | Can be straight-chain or branched-chain | |
Restrain With A Chain Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TETHER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TETHER
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TETHER" which means:
- noun
- • Restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal verb
- • Tie with a tether
An example sentence would be:
- • "The horse was tied to a tether to prevent it from running away."
- • "She held on tightly to the tether as the hot air balloon ascended."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times31 Jan 1993 | Down 3 | |
| New York Times03 Feb 1980 | Across 92 | |
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