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7 results for MANACLE from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author
Sat Jun 17, 2023	56A	Heavy metal band? (2)	Ryan McCarty
Fri Jun 1, 2018	18A	Handcuff	Andrew J. Ries
Sun Oct 13, 2013	82D	Hand holder	Jeff Chen
Sun Dec 28, 2008	82A	Heavy metal band? (2)	Patrick Berry
Sun Oct 16, 2005	65A	Fetter (2)	Con Pederson
Sun Jul 30, 2000	81D	It might hold one back	Randolph Ross
Fri Jul 12, 1996	35A	Fetter (2)	Chuck Deodene

12 results for MANACLE from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Fri Mar 23, 1990	39D	Handcuff	Michael A. Rampino	Maleska
Mon Sep 10, 1984	26A	Shackle or handcuff	Elaine George	Maleska
Sat Jun 20, 1981	2D	Handcuff	Dorothea E. Shipp	Maleska
Thu Mar 18, 1971	40D	Restraint	Unknown	Weng
Sun Jun 7, 1970	97A	Iron	Anthony Morse	Weng
Fri Jun 20, 1969	26D	Restrain in a way.	Unknown	Weng
Thu Oct 15, 1964	51A	Fetter.	Unknown	Farrar
Fri Aug 7, 1964	28A	Handcuff.	Unknown	Farrar
Wed May 20, 1964	56A	Handcuff.	Unknown	Farrar
Mon Apr 2, 1962	4D	Shackle.	Madeline Corse	Farrar
Tue Feb 2, 1960	26D	Fetter.	Unknown	Farrar
Sun Oct 29, 1950	107D	Shackle.	S. K. Fliegner	Farrar

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