Answer:

bars

AnswerCrossword Clue
BARSBarricades
BARSForbids
BARSPrevents
BARSStars and .. (Confederate flag)
BARSRestrains
BARSLocks out
BARSBehind ... (incarcerated)
BARSMeasures on a staff
BARSWhat lushes hop?
BARSPieces of music?
BARSScore divisions
BARSInsignia of rank
BARSExcludes
BARSCandy purchases
BARS"Cheers," et al.
BARSCell signal signs
BARSSoap units
BARSPubcrawl destinations
BARSSynecdochical prison
BARSBurglar deterrent
BARSCarrie Nation's targets
BARSUPC elements
BARSCon's constraints
BARSPlaces for spirits
BARSStops for drinks
BARSMars et al.
BARSBad things to be behind
BARSTap rooms
BARSHappy hour stops
BARSPlaces for happy hours
BARSIt's bad to be behind them
BARSCell signal strength indicators
BARSIvory units?
BARSThey need tending
BARSPlaces for ordering screwdrivers
BARSJail window obstructions
BARSGroggeries
BARSSots' spots
BARSCandy buys
BARSPlaces where screwdrivers are found?