The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LEASH which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1957.
Hold in ___ (control) crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LEASH | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Hold in ___ (control)
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- controlled
- controlling
- have
- mortify
- restrain
- subdue
- belaying
- command
- constrain
- constraining
- curb
- curbing
Crossword Answer definitions
LEASH noun- A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
- A brace and a half; a tierce.
- A set of three; three creatures of any kind, especially greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares; hence, the number three in general.
- A string with a loop at the end for lifting warp threads, in a loom.
- A leg rope.
- To fasten or secure with a leash.
- To curb, restrain
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