Hemmed in is a term that describes a situation where someone or something is RESTRICTED, LIMITED, BESET, girt, ENCLOSED, or trapped. It is often used to describe a person who is feeling overwhelmed by their circumstances and unable to move forward. The crossword solutions for the term 'hemmed in' include 'RESTRICTED' (10 letters), 'LIMITED' (7 letters), 'BESET' (5 letters), 'girt' (4 letters), 'ENCLOSED' (8 letters), and 'sewn' (4 letters), as well as 'trapped' (7 letters). All of these words describe a situation where someone or something is confined or surrounded by obstacles, making it difficult to escape or progress.