Muzzles are items used to restrain or prevent an animal from making noise. The term can be broken down into three crossword solutions: SNOUTS (6 letters), SILENCES (8 letters), and GAGS (4 letters). SNOUTS refers to the nose of an animal, which is often covered by a muzzle. SILENCES is a verb meaning to make quiet or silent, which is the purpose of a muzzle. GAGS are items used to prevent someone from speaking, which is similar to the purpose of a muzzle.