The Clue
Apply restraint (4 letter answer)
The Answer
CURB
Tags
Notes
The answer CURB is uncommon, appearing about once every 475 puzzles.
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Definition
CURB as a noun:
1. (curb, curbing, kerb) = an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
2. (curb, curb bit) = a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
3. (American Stock Exchange, AMEX, Curb) = a stock exchange in New York
4. (bridle, check, curb) = the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
CURB as a verb:
1. (control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate) = lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
2. (suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb) = to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires"
3. keep to the curb; "curb your dogs"
4. (restrict, curtail, curb, cut back) = place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school"