The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RESTRAIN
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More clues leading to the result RESTRAIN
- Hold back from relaxation, then shower
- On stretch, hold back
- Hold back son going in to take further instruction
- Relax rule, we hear, and hold back
- Check holiday weather – not ideal for sunbathing
- Check pressure again
- . Check for soldiers with stress
- Check rare tins for damage
- Check on second series
- Support spot check
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "to keep under check" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to keep under check = restrain.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RESTRAIN mean?
RESTRAIN verb- To control or keep in check.
- To deprive of liberty.
- To restrict or limit.
- To control or keep in check.
- To deprive of liberty.
- To restrict or limit.