The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LEASHES which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2011.
Restraints crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LEASHES | 26 % | 7 |
| TETHERS | 16 % | 7 |
| IRONS | 16 % | 5 |
| MANACLES | 11 % | 8 |
| REINS | 11 % | 5 |
| DETERRENTS | 5 % | 10 |
| CURBS | 5 % | 5 |
| CHECKS | 5 % | 6 |
| FETTERS | 5 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Restraints
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- constraint
- control
- chasteness
- simplicity
- barriers
- boundaries
- brakes
- burdens
- compressions
- constraints
- controls
- cuffs
Crossword Answer definitions
LEASHES 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
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 LEASHES
- Reins cats and dogs
- Pet checkers
- Boxers' restraints?
- Chow lines?
- Canine restraints
- Spot checkers?
- Retriever restraints
- Collar attachments
- Walking aids
- Pet store array
More clues leading to the result TETHERS
- Restrains
- Ties up
- Leashes
- Secures
- Restraints
- Secures to a post, as a horse
- Ties to a post, as a horse
- Ties up, as a horse
- Ties to a stake
- Spot checkers?
More clues leading to the result IRONS
- Caddie's bagful
- Tiger Woods's bagful
- Palmer's bagful
- Presses
- Fairway clubs
- Shackles
- Caddie's handful
- Mashie and niblick
- Golfer's set
- Does pressing work
More clues leading to the result MANACLES
More clues leading to the result REINS
- Holds back
- Jockey's grip
- Checks
- Jockey's handful
- Cowboy's controls
- Means of control
- Retards
- Sleigh-driver's controls
- They may run down the neck
- Checkers for dobbins
More clues leading to the result DETERRENTS
More clues leading to the result CURBS
- Limits
- Checks
- Controls
- Parking meter places
- Places for recycling
- Cuts back
- Restrains
- Hydrant locales
- Puts the brakes on
- Urban borders
More clues leading to the result CHECKS
- Restraints
- With 15-Across, verifies in advance, literally
- Chips, in casino talk
- Fabric pattern.
- Inspects
- Oft-bounced items
- Contents of certain books
- Drafts
- Holds back
- Partner of balances