The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LEASH which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2014.
Useful item if you 39-Across crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| LEASH | 100 % | 5 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Useful item if you 39-Across
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Crossword Answer definitions
LEASH 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
 
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