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They Control The Kidneys Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 117 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
REINS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
REINS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "REINS" which means:
- noun
- • One of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
- • Any means of control verb
- • Control and direct with or as if by reins
- • Stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
- • Stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
- • Keep in check
An example sentence would be:
- • "He held tightly to the horse's reins."
- • "The cowboy took the reins and rode off into the sunset."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic14 Dec 2005 | Down 2 | |
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