Extra tests: restrain oneself, turning tail (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RESITS Extra tests: restrain oneself, turning tail (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic May 1, 2026
6% HOLDBACK Restrain (8) The Telegraph Quick Sep 4, 2026
5% NICKS Helps oneself to chips (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 13, 2026
5% HADASOLO Played by oneself (8) New York Times Oct 10, 2026
5% STAY Hold, restrain (4) (4) The Sun Mini Oct 9, 2026
5% BONUS Extra payment (5) Puzzler Backwords Oct 9, 2026
5% PRIMP Preen oneself (5) The Telegraph Mini Oct 5, 2026
5% STOOP Lower oneself (5) The Telegraph Plusword Oct 4, 2026
5% ORPHANS "Annie" extras (7) Thomas Joseph Oct 2, 2026
5% ATREST Not exerting oneself (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 1, 2026

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