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A threat to a king in chess, thus an arrest, control, curb or restraint (5) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CHECK A threat to a king in chess, thus an arrest, control, curb or restraint (5) | (5) | ||
| 5% | INHIBITS Curbs | (8) | Eugene Sheffer | Feb 24, 2026 |
| 4% | ELSE "... or ___!" (threat's end) | (4) | Universal | Mar 17, 2026 |
| 4% | PAPERTIGER Empty threat | (10) | Universal | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 4% | UNDERSTATEMENT Restraint in artistic expression (14) | (14) | Puzzler | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 4% | PERP Arrested suspect, informally | (4) | ||
| 4% | INHIBITION Restraint (10) | (10) | Puzzler | Mar 7, 2026 |
| 4% | LETRIP Proceed without restraint | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 7, 2026 |
| 4% | SUSIE Essman of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 7, 2026 |
| 4% | OUST Kick to the curb | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 5, 2026 |
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