Defence of boxer holding one back initially Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ALIBI Defence of boxer holding one back initially (5)
6% SECOND Project holding company back (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 13, 2026
6% RESTRAIN Hold back (8) (8) Mirror Quick Jan 2, 2026
6% REINSIN Holds back (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 28, 2025
6% DETAINS Holds back (7) LA Times Daily Nov 2, 2025
5% ALI Boxer Muhammad (3) USA Today Jan 17, 2026
5% HANDS Hold 'em holdings (5) The Washington Post Mini Jan 16, 2026
5% LAYLA Boxer McCarter (5) USA Today Jan 13, 2026
5% FIRST Initial (5) Commuter Jan 12, 2026
5% FLEA Boxer's annoyance? (4) USA Today Jan 8, 2026
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