Can holding on then playing, win? (7) Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Can holding on then playing, win? (7) last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PREVAIL.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PREVAIL Can holding on then playing, win? (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 30, 2026
8% FEE No win, no ____ (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 28, 2026
8% UKULELES See Lulu playing, holding Kelvin's instruments (8) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 26, 2026
8% HAVE "To ___ and to hold" (4) Universal Aug 21, 2026
8% SEC "Hold on a ____!" (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 15, 2026
8% RETAIN Hold on to (6) USA Today Aug 7, 2026
8% AMO "Hold on ____" (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 5, 2026
7% ROUT Lopsided win (4) Eugene Sheffer Sep 3, 2026
7% POSSESS Hold, as property (7) Commuter Sep 3, 2026
7% EKE __ out a win (3) LA Times Daily Sep 1, 2026

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