Bridle straps Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 7, 2015 · 27-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between December 2005 and December 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 7, 2015 · 27-Down · 5 letters
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one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
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