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Restrictive Measures Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CHAINS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CHAINS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CHAINS" which means:
- noun
- • Metal shackles; for hands or legs verb
- • To fasten something with a chain.
- • To link multiple items together.
- • To secure someone with fetters.
- • To obstruct the mouth of a river etc with a chain.
- • To obligate.
- • To relate data items with a chain of pointers.
- • To be chained to another data item.
- • To measure a distance using a 66-foot long chain, as in land surveying.
- • (associated with acorn computers) to load and automatically run (a program).
An example sentence would be:
- • "He broke free from the chains that bound him."
- • "The prisoner was led away in chains."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic02 Dec 2013 | Across 10 | |
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