Puts a limit on Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 4, 2026 · 40-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between June 1996 and May 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 4, 2026 · 40-Down · 4 letters
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an upper limit on what is allowed; "he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"; "there was a roof on salaries"; "they established a cap for prices"
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