Crossword answer
CONSTRAIN
9 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 10 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, August 22, 2026
Letter pattern
CONSTRAIN
Clues that lead to CONSTRAIN
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Force9Daily ExpressAug 22, 2026
Study air pressure (9)9The GuardianJul 2, 2026
Hold back9Daily ExpressJun 3, 2026
Force prisoners to develop skills9Evening StandardMar 2, 2023
Study and try hard when they force one to9Evening StandardJan 27, 2023
Make do, with an effort9Evening StandardMar 8, 2019
About CONSTRAIN in crosswords
CONSTRAIN is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 10 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Force” in the Daily Express crossword on August 22, 2026.
Other 9-letter answers
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EDUMACATETeach, playfully (3x)
COMICCONSThe panels are hard to read ... people might say you don't read "real" books ... you might laugh too loud in public, etc.?
OLDFRIENDBuddy from way back
NANNYGOATBig Apple’s best ever on bread – and butter (5,4)
NIGHTSOILThings struggling with fossil fuel waste
ARTISANALNegative critique of creative work regarding skilled worker
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Every appearance of CONSTRAIN (10)
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Aug 22, 2026
Force · Daily Express · 10 Down
Jul 2, 2026
Study air pressure (9) · The Guardian · 9 Across
Jun 3, 2026
Hold back · Daily Express · 20 Across
Mar 2, 2023
Force prisoners to develop skills · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Jan 27, 2023
Study and try hard when they force one to · Evening Standard · 39 Across
May 20, 2022
Force · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Apr 22, 2022
Force · Evening Standard · 39 Across
Aug 20, 2021
Force · Evening Standard · 25 Across
Mar 8, 2019
Make do, with an effort · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Mar 9, 2018
Study and try hard when they force one to · Evening Standard · 39 Across