The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SQUEEZING which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1970.
Constrictive crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SQUEEZING | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Constrictive
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- constraining
- restrictive
- confining
- restricting
- narrowing
- limiting
- narrow
- cramped
- close
- tight
- pericarditis
- constriction
Crossword Answer definitions
SQUEEZING verb- To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
- To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to.
- To fit into a tight place.
- To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.
- To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.
- To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass.
- To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting.
- The act of pressing; compression.
- (chiefly in the plural) That which is forced out by pressure; dregs.
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