Held in check (6)
I believe the answer is:
reined
'held in check' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for reined that I've seen before include "Stopped or slowed a horse" , "Pulled in, checked progress" , "Restrained" .)
I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.
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