To restrain or smother (6) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue To restrain or smother (6) . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is STIFLE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STIFLE To restrain or smother (6) (6)
8% ASCOT Course smothered in Tabasco traditionally (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Mar 14, 2026
7% TEMPERATE Restrained allure with sweetheart taking time (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 23, 2026
7% SORRY Roaster's skin smothered in sauce, eh? (5) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 21, 2026
7% STRINGENT Tight temporary splint restrains band (9) (9) The Guardian Quiptic Apr 19, 2026
7% COCAINE Drug lord who ran to restrain murderer (7) The Times Cryptic Apr 6, 2026
7% ARMBAR Restraining maneuver in judo (6) New York Times Mar 27, 2026
7% ODOUR Social event smothered by everybody's scent (5) The Times Cryptic Mar 9, 2026
7% ETOUFFEE Smothered shellfish-over-rice dish (8) USA Today Jan 29, 2026
7% LEASHED Restrained, as a dog (7) Universal Jan 10, 2026
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