The Clue
Hampers (8 letter answer)
The Answer
TRAMMELS
Tags
Notes
The answer TRAMMELS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
TRAMMEL as a noun:
1. (trammel net, trammel) = a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
2. an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
3. a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
4. (shackle, bond, hamper, trammel) = a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
TRAMMEL as a verb:
1. (trap, entrap, snare, ensnare, trammel) = catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes"
2. (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"