Smile as he struggles to release restraints Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LEASHES Smile as he struggles to release restraints (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 2, 2015
3% GRINSAT Smiles to (7) TV Oct 12, 2025
2% REIN Vixen's restraint (4) The Atlantic Oct 19, 2025
2% DEBUTS First releases (6) New York Times Oct 17, 2025
2% EMOJI Smiling Face With Sunglasses, e.g. (5) Universal Oct 7, 2025
2% ACTNICE "Smile and be on your best behavior!" (7) LA Times Daily Oct 7, 2025
2% GRIN Big smile (4) Newsday Oct 6, 2025
2% SNEER Mocking smile (5) USA Today Oct 5, 2025
2% VIE Struggle (3) New York Times Sep 30, 2025
2% SIMPER Smile coyly or foolishly (6) The Times Concise Sep 30, 2025

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