Constrained or detained Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Constrained or detained . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CONFINED.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CONFINED Constrained or detained (8)
3% UNDERWEAR Boxers perhaps constrained by sport (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 1, 2026
3% UNDERLINE Constrained by fib about northern accent (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 25, 2026
3% ARREST Stop and detain (a suspect) (6) The Times Concise Aug 21, 2026
3% INSTEAD As an alternative, detains criminal (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 13, 2026
3% TRAMMEL Hinder, constrain (7) The Times Concise Aug 7, 2026
3% BRETONS Brother's constraining college headwear (7) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 31, 2026
3% SISTERS Abbess is tersely constraining nuns (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 30, 2026
2% ERRATUM Making a comeback, arrival constrained by dumb mistake (7) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 28, 2026
2% CIRCE Enchantress in Greek mythology who detained Odysseus on her island (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Aug 27, 2026
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