Diarmuid, Irishman holding back what’s in platinum alloy? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% IRIDIUM Diarmuid, Irishman holding back what’s in platinum alloy? (7) The Times Cryptic Mar 24, 2022
54% REINSIN Holds back (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 28, 2025
54% DETAINS Holds back (7) LA Times Daily Nov 2, 2025
52% PLATINA Platinum alloy. (7)
49% LETSRIP Holds nothing back (7) LA Times Daily Oct 19, 2025
47% STEEL Alloy (5) (5) Mirror Quick Nov 20, 2025
47% BRASS Alloy (5) (5) Mirror Quick Nov 17, 2025
47% PEWTER Alloy (6) (6) Mirror Quick Oct 23, 2025
47% RESTRAIN Hold back (8) (8) Mirror Quick Sep 12, 2025
47% SITON Hold back for a time (5) Newsday Sep 10, 2025

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