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The Clue

Circumscribe (8 letter answer)

The Answer

RESTRICT

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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"