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Updated June 2026
A limiting condition or measure that controls or regulates something. It represents a constraint or regulation placed on actions or behaviour.
“Travel restrictions were imposed during the public health emergency.”
/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
re·stric·tion
Contains two I's and two T's; -TION suffix ending
Worth 14 points; the C (3) adds moderate scoring value
Shorter words formed from the letters in “restriction”.
12-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “restriction”.
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