The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word REINING which also is the latest solution we found used in Wall Street Journal in 2012.
Holding in check crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| REINING | 50 % | 7 |
| REPRESSIVE | 50 % | 10 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Holding in check
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- repressive
- candle
- martingale
- rebuff
- arrest
- bag
- bank
- block
- bridle
- case
- catch
- checking
Crossword Answer definitions
REINING verb- To direct or stop a horse by using reins.
- To restrain; to control; to check.
- To obey directions given with the reins.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result REINING
- Controlling, as a steed
- Checking with the bridle.
- Pulling certain strings
- Slowing a horse, with "in"
- Holding back, with "in"
- Keeping under control
- Holding in check