Author, in awe of editor, held back Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEFOE Author, in awe of editor, held back (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 25, 2018
6% BATED Held back, as breath (5) Universal Sep 2, 2025
6% IRATE Proletariat held back, somewhat annoyed (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 26, 2025
6% EDGARDEGAS Artist's editor wise to pull back (10) The Times Cryptic Aug 25, 2025
6% ELENA ... Californian elements? She's held back (5) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 8, 2025
6% AGOG In awe (4) New York Times Jul 27, 2025
6% SATON Held back, as big news (5)
6% OLIVE Nothing held back wicked girl (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 12, 2025
6% TERRIBLE Awful (8) The Telegraph Quick Jul 8, 2025
6% SILAGE Legalised foodstuff that's held back (6)

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