The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RETICENCE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1952.
Restraint in speaking crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RETICENCE | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Restraint in speaking
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- reticence
- reserve
- self-restraint
- control
- filter
- safe
- will power
- salvo
- conservative
- occupied
- fast
- secure
Crossword Answer definitions
RETICENCE noun- An abrupt breaking-off in speech, often indicated in print using an ellipsis (…) or an em dash (—).
- Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; an instance of acting in this manner.
- A silent and reserved nature.
- Followed by of: discretion or restraint in the use of something.
- Often followed by to: hesitancy or reluctance (to do something).
- To deliberately not listen or pay attention to; to disregard, to ignore.
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