“Old-time restraint for a prisoner … or what can go after the respective halves of 18-, 26-, 35- and 49-Across” crossword clue
Answer
B
A
L
L
A
N
D
C
H
A
I
N
••••••••••••BALLANDCHAIN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BALLANDCHAIN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Old-time restraint for a prisoner … or what can go after the respective halves of 18-, 26-, 35- and 49-Across”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 7, 2026, where it runs at 58 Across and fills 12 squares. It crosses 12 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 7, 2026 grid34DBent down7 ltrs›42DBlow the match7 ltrs›43DFamous figure known for off-the-cuff performances?7 ltrs›46DBulletproof material6 ltrs›47DWhat you blink with6 ltrs›48DMascara makes them stand out6 ltrs›50DMarsupial that sleeps up to 20 hours a day5 ltrs›52DEvery's partner4 ltrs›55DStill reddish, as a steak4 ltrs›58DSecretly loop in on an email3 ltrs›59DFlanders of "The Simpsons"3 ltrs›60DSiesta3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 7, 20261ARed, white and blue land: Abbr.4 ltrs›5AEl ___, mythical city of gold6 ltrs›11AInitials often seen next to THC3 ltrs›14AQuotes5 ltrs›16AGave out, as charm6 ltrs›17AReply to a ship's captain3 ltrs›18AIt has wheels but doesn't go anywhere12 ltrs›20A___ fly, play that results in a run and an out3 ltrs›
Back to the full Apr 7, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.