The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word REIN , but the solution may also be CURB which is one of the most recent solution (2021 in Universal uClick).
Hold in check crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| REIN | 36 % | 4 |
| CONTROL | 23 % | 7 |
| CURB | 9 % | 4 |
| LEASH | 9 % | 5 |
| REPRESS | 5 % | 7 |
| GUARD | 5 % | 5 |
| LIMIT | 5 % | 5 |
| CONTAIN | 5 % | 7 |
| GOVERN | 5 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Hold in check
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- restrain
- curb
- control
- rein
- restraint
- bate
- restraining
- pinion
- restrained
- continent
- contain
- lid
Crossword Answer definitions
REIN noun- A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.
- An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.
- To direct or stop a horse by using reins.
- To restrain; to control; to check.
- To obey directions given with the reins.
- (chiefly in plural) A kidney.
- The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.
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 REIN
- Cayuse control
- Harness attachment
- Hold back
- Check
- Horse control
- Sometimes it's tight
- Bridle
- Control
- Harness piece
- It will hold your horses
More clues leading to the result CONTROL
- Regulate
- Hold in check
- Rein in
- Be in command of
- Manage
- Direct
- Pitcher's asset
- Experimental standard
- Mastery
- Restraint
More clues leading to the result CURB
- Gutter part
- Parking place
- Stop
- Rein in
- Street edging
- Restrain
- Put limits on
- Block boundary
- Parking meter's location
- Inhibit
More clues leading to the result LEASH
- Fido's restraint
- Pet-shop purchase
- Cur's curb
- It keeps Fido in check
- Man and his best friend connector?
- Restraint
- Cur curber
- String on a toy
- Dog control
- Tether
More clues leading to the result REPRESS
- Block parties when you were completely wasted, say
- Hold back
- Stifle
- Keep in, as feelings
- Keep in check
- Hold back.
- Overpower.
- Quell.
- Hold down.
- Hold in check.
More clues leading to the result GUARD
- Protect
- Sentinel
- With 47-Across, prison yard feature that an escapee would want to avoid
- Stand watch
- Sayer of "Halt!"
- Hoops position
- Rajon Rondo's position
- Safety device
- Basketball position
- He may be just right or left of center
More clues leading to the result LIMIT
- "25 words or less," e.g.
- Border line
- Boundary
- Ceiling
- Demarcate
- Restrict
- Maximum bet
- 55 miles an hour, maybe
- Cutoff
- Hold in check
More clues leading to the result CONTAIN
- Comprise
- Keep from spreading
- Have inside
- Restrict
- Hold.
- Include.
- Hold in check
- Hold
- Have or hold
- Keep under control