Straps in a sleigh Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, December 23, 2007 · 36-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, December 23, 2007.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 23, 2007 · 36-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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