Expect a hold-up? Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Expect a hold-up? (5) . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is AWAIT.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AWAIT Expect a hold-up? (5) (5)
4% ROB Hold up (3) New York Times Sep 20, 2026
4% LASTS Holds up (5) Newsday Sep 4, 2026
4% STALL Hold up (5) New York Times Aug 13, 2026
3% SCOURGE Well up, holding firm in affliction (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Sep 30, 2026
3% NORM Expected result (4) Newsday Sep 27, 2026
3% SUPPORTS Holds up drinks, purchasing drink (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 24, 2026
3% GRASP Hold tightly (5) New York Times Sep 24, 2026
3% ORATE Hold forth (5) The Telegraph Quick Sep 23, 2026
3% OPERAS Met expectations? (6) Universal Sep 22, 2026
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