Shackles Are Put On Chain Gangs Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CONSTRAINS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CONSTRAINS

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	10		Exact Match!
2	41%	10		Consists of gangs or gangs of discs
3	30%	7		Put in shackles

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CONSTRAINS" which means:

verb

• Compel to behave in a certain way
• To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
• Severely restrict in scope or extent

An example sentence would be:

• "She constrains herself from eating sweets to maintain a healthy diet."
• "The strict deadline constrains the team from making further changes to the project."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times10 Dec 1989	Down 36
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