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Smile as he struggles to release restraints Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Smile as he struggles to release restraints last seen in Telegraph 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 LEASHES.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LEASHES Smile as he struggles to release restraints | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Sep 2, 2015 |
| 3% | TIES Restraints | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 3% | GRIN Smile | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 19, 2025 |
| 2% | BEAM Smile broadly | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 2% | SCUFFS Scratches small restraints on wrists | (6) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 2% | FORCED Like an unnatural smile | (6) | New York Times | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 2% | UNCLENCH Release, as a fist | (8) | Universal | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 2% | FORBEAR Show restraint | (7) | Universal | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 2% | EMIT Release | (4) | New York Times | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 2% | CAME "He ___, he saw, he conquered ..." | (4) |
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