Authorise returning soldiers to hold detainee Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EMPOWER Authorise returning soldiers to hold detainee (7) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 2, 2015
3% SPEAR Salesman's returning holding a weapon (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 2, 2025
3% CAPTIVE Detainee (7) The Times Concise Aug 13, 2025
3% OVERDRAFT Authorised borrowing (9) The Telegraph Quick Aug 6, 2025
3% INTERNEE Detainee (8) The Sun Two Speed Jul 14, 2025
2% IRS Return addressee (3) Newsday Aug 30, 2025
2% GRAB Take hold of (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 30, 2025
2% CONTAIN Hold (7) Eugene Sheffer Aug 29, 2025
2% CARGO Goods in a hold (5) Commuter Aug 26, 2025
2% LOVES Holds dear (5) New York Times Mini Aug 24, 2025

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