The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BRIDLE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1956.
Anything that restrains crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDLE | 50 % | 6 |
| BIT | 50 % | 3 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Anything that restrains
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- fetter
- fence
- bit
- bits
- chain
- shackled
- shackles
- band
- bond
- bridle
- check
- floodgate
Crossword Answer definitions
BRIDLE noun- The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
- A restraint; a curb; a check.
- A length of line or cable attached to two parts of something to spread the force of a pull, as the rigging on a kite for attaching line.
- A mooring hawser.
- A piece in the interior of a gunlock which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc.
- A gesture expressing pride or vanity.
- To put a bridle on.
- To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue.
- To show hostility or resentment.
- To hold up one's head proudly or affectedly.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result BRIDLE
- Harness component
- It has a bit part
- Restraint
- Harness part
- It'll hold a bit
- It may be bitless
- Restrain
- Horse restrainer
- Hold back
- Horse's headgear