How many letters does the top answer for “the act of controlling by restraining someone or something” have?

The most common answer is restraint (9 letters).

Crossword clue: the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

1 answer found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

restraint 9 letters wn-def

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

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