The Clue
Circumscribe (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RESTRICT
Tags
Notes
The answer RESTRICT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Confine
Limit
Set limits
Definition
RESTRICT as a verb:
1. (restrict, curtail, curb, cut back) = place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school"
2. place under restrictions; limit access to; "This substance is controlled"
3. (restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle) = place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
4. (qualify, restrict) = make more specific; "qualify these remarks"