They're on hand for the restraint of criminals (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CUFFS They're on hand for the restraint of criminals (5) (5)
90% GAG Sally's restraint (3) (3) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 29, 2026
90% FELON Criminal (5) The Times Concise Apr 27, 2026
90% INHIBITION Restraint (10) (10) Puzzler Mar 7, 2026
90% ASTO In re (4) Newsday Feb 22, 2026
85% ABET Incite, criminally (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 10, 2026
85% THUG Criminal, hooligan (4) Puzzler Backwords May 7, 2026
85% NAB Catch, as a criminal (3)
85% PERP Criminal, to cops (4) Eugene Sheffer Apr 25, 2026
85% DES ___ res, attractive home (3) Puzzler Backwords Apr 23, 2026
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