Declare a recess, holding back Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REAR Declare a recess, holding back (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 2, 2024
7% OPEN Holding nothing back (4) USA Today Apr 2, 2026
7% NICHE Recess (5) The Telegraph Quick Mar 27, 2026
7% STEMS Holds back (5) Thomas Joseph Feb 6, 2026
6% SCHOOLYARD Recess area (10) Commuter Apr 20, 2026
6% AVER Declare (4) Puzzler Backwords Apr 18, 2026
6% SAYS Declares (4) Eugene Sheffer Apr 17, 2026
6% ITSSOOVER Doomer's declaration (9) The Atlantic Apr 17, 2026
6% APSES Church recesses (5) The Telegraph Mini Apr 15, 2026
6% STATES Declares (6) Universal Apr 12, 2026

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