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A number took a breather and held fast (5) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue A number took a breather and held fast (5) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CLUNG.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CLUNG A number took a breather and held fast (5) | (5) | ||
| 8% | ADHERED Held fast (to) | (7) | The Times Concise | Oct 1, 2025 |
| 8% | RESTED Took a breather | (6) | Commuter | Aug 9, 2025 |
| 7% | STUCK Held fast | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Jul 1, 2025 |
| 6% | RAPID Fast | (5) | Commuter | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 6% | SEIZED Took | (6) | New York Times | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 6% | REST Take a breather | (4) | Commuter | Oct 6, 2025 |
| 6% | SWIFT Fast | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 2, 2025 |
| 6% | RESTS Takes a breather | (5) | USA Today | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 6% | SPEEDY Fast | (6) | Commuter | Sep 5, 2025 |
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