The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word REINED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1962.
Caused to slow down (with "in") crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| REINED | 100 % | 6 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Caused to slow down (with "in")
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- lag
 - brake
 - decelerate
 - stall
 - choke
 - retard
 - slacken
 - bog
 - rust
 - slowly
 - choked
 - drift
 
Crossword Answer definitions
REINED verb- To direct or stop a horse by using reins.
 - To restrain; to control; to check.
 - To obey directions given with the reins.
 
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