The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MANACLES which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2020.
Handcuffs crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MANACLES | 50 % | 8 |
| IRONS | 30 % | 5 |
| ARRESTS | 10 % | 7 |
| BINDS | 10 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Handcuffs
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- manacle
- handlock
- cuff
- cuffs
- bracelets
- darbies
- irons
- manacles
- honey
- chains
- constraints
- restraints
Crossword Answer definitions
MANACLES noun- A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.
- A fetter, a restriction.
- A plurale tantum with same meanings as manacle.
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 MANACLES
More clues leading to the result IRONS
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More clues leading to the result ARRESTS
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- Cuffs
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