Act of restraining Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CONTAINMENT Act of restraining (11)
20% DISORDERED Perturbed daughter is attracted to men - act to restrain her ultimately (10) The Times Cryptic Jan 31, 2024
4% KEEPINCHECK Restrain (11) Thomas Joseph Oct 27, 2025
3% SOBER Restrained drunk bores (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Nov 27, 2025
3% ARMLOCK Method of restraining someone (7) (7) The Sun Mini Nov 26, 2025
3% STRAITJACKETS Restraining garments often used in escapology acts (13) (13) The Guardian Weekend Nov 22, 2025
3% SENTBACK Acted on unacceptability (8) Newsday Nov 22, 2025
3% ELOPE Act unceremoniously? (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 22, 2025
3% CHAPLAIN Restrained following tea for vicar? (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 20, 2025
3% NONOS Forbidden acts (5) LA Times Daily Nov 11, 2025
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