The Clue
Restraints (7 letter answer)
The Answer
LEASHES
Tags
Notes
The answer LEASHES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
LEASH as a noun:
1. (leash, tether, lead) = restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
2. (three, 3, III, trio, threesome, tierce, leash, troika, triad, trine, trinity, ternary, ternion, triplet, tercet, terzetto, trey, deuce-ace) = the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
3. (collar, leash) = a figurative restraint; "asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market"; "kept a tight leash on his emotions"; "he's always gotten a long leash"
LEASH as a verb:
1. (rope, leash) = fasten with a rope; "rope the bag securely"