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Ham-fisted? It holds writer back (5) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | INEPT Ham-fisted? It holds writer back (5) | (5) | Puzzler Cryptic | Feb 18, 2025 |
| 7% | RESTRAIN Hold back (8) | (8) | Mirror Quick | Sep 12, 2025 |
| 7% | SITON Hold back for a time | (5) | Newsday | Sep 10, 2025 |
| 7% | HACKS Ham-fisted writers | (5) | ||
| 6% | PRESERVING Keeping quiet, holding back (10) | (10) | The Guardian Quick Cryptic | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 6% | PUMMEL Beat with one's fists | (6) | LA Times Daily | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 6% | RIPS Nervous pirate holds back tears | (4) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 6% | WAIT "Hold on!" | (4) | ||
| 6% | CONTAIN Hold back Tory money article probes | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 6% | GAMMON Cured ham | (6) | The Times Concise | Oct 7, 2025 |
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