Open as restrictions eased at the outset Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Open as restrictions eased at the outset last seen in Times Quick Cryptic puzzle. 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SINCERE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SINCERE Open as restrictions eased at the outset (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 29, 2025
3% SOOTHE Ease (6) Puzzler Backwords Jan 2, 2026
3% FLOODGATES Open these to remove all restrictions (10) (10) The Guardian Quick Dec 18, 2025
2% AMBIT Range of opening move, but not opening! (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 6, 2026
2% UNWRAP Open (6) Puzzler Backwords Feb 5, 2026
2% SHUT Not open (4) Commuter Feb 3, 2026
2% HONE Refine hair oil? Not essential at the outset (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 2, 2026
2% KEY Lock opener (3) Puzzler Backwords Jan 28, 2026
2% NOSTRILS Breathing openings (8) The Times Concise Jan 24, 2026
2% DDT Restricted insecticide (abbr.) (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 22, 2026

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Open as restrictions eased at the outset Crossword Clue
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