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% EULOGIST One praising Brussels agenda holds work back (8) The Times Cryptic Oct 6, 2026
6% ASKED Didn't hold back one's curiosity, say (5)
6% BATE Hold back, as breath (4) Newsday Aug 16, 2026
6% IMPEDE Hold back (6) Wall Street Journal Jul 23, 2026
5% TENET He holds (back, in his hand etc) (5) The Times O Tempora Oct 3, 2026
5% PUNCHES Boxer's deliveries (7) Thomas Joseph Oct 1, 2026
5% CORANGLAIS Sang carol badly, holding one instrument (10) The Times Quick Cryptic Sep 30, 2026
5% SUPINE Lying on one's back (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 26, 2026
5% BELABOUR Fancy blue bra, initially one pound? (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 25, 2026
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