The Clue
Saddler's product (4 letter answer)
The Answer
REIN
Tags
Notes
The answer REIN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
Related Clues
Check
Check, with "in"
Control
Curb
Hold in
Pull (in)
Restrain
Restriction
Bridle part
Bridle strap
Check a horse
Horse controller
Keep in check, with "in"
Part of a bridle
Plowman's need
Pull back (in)
Restraint of a sort
Stage lead
Carriage driver's need
One that's a bit controlling?
Gato del Sol's check
Definition
REIN as a noun:
1. one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
2. any means of control; "he took up the reins of government"
REIN as a verb:
1. (harness, rein in, draw rein, rein) = control and direct with or as if by reins; "rein a horse"
2. (rein, rein in) = stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins; "They reined in in front of the post office"
3. (rein, rein in) = stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins; "He reined in his horses in front of the post office"
4. (rule, harness, rein) = keep in check; "rule one's temper"