Daily Rebus #8 — July 28, 2026

Published July 28, 2026 · Easy · 12 letters (5-3-4)

Two wrists tightly bound together with rope

Hint: Unable to act freely due to restrictions

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HANDS ARE TIED

Why it works: The hands are literally tied. The idiom means you are not free to act because rules or someone else stop you.

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