The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SHACKLE which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2016.
Impose restraints on crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SHACKLE | 50 % | 7 |
| HOLD | 50 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Impose restraints on
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- hold
- fetter
- abuse
- handcuff
- blackout
- burden
- clamp
- constrain
- contain
- control
- controlling
- enforcement
Crossword Answer definitions
SHACKLE noun- (usually in the plural) A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger; normally used in pairs joined by a chain.
- A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism.
- (usually in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.
- A fetter-like band worn as an ornament.
- A link for connecting railroad cars; a drawlink or draglink.
- A length of cable or chain equal to 12 1/2 fathoms or 75 feet, or later to 15 fathoms.
- Stubble.
- To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.
- (by extension) To render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of.
- To shake, rattle.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result SHACKLE
- Fetter
- Put in irons
- Put in chains
- Impose restraints on
- Restraining device
- Restrict severely
- Symbol of oppression
- Hamper.
- Prisoner's leg restraint