Keep in check, with "in" (4 letters)

{ Answer }

REIN

{ Related Clues }

Check
Control
Curb
Curb, with "in"
Pull (in)
Restrain
Snub
Bit attachment
Bridle part
Bridle strap
Check a horse
Check for Rudolph
Coachman's line
Controlling power
Dancer's strap?
Harness part
Hold back
Jockey strap
Jockey's strap
Martingale's relative
Part of a martingale
Plowman's need
Silver holder?
Silver wear?
Stage lead
Gee and haw control
La rienda: the ___ in Spain
It may hold your horses

{ Tags }

attachment, back, bit, bridle, check, control, curb, halter, harness, hold, holder, horse, jockey, keep, part, pull, rein, restrain, restraint, silver, strap

{ Notes }

The answer REIN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.

{ 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"