Held back by trade being in the red? (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RETARDED Held back by trade being in the red? (8) (8)
7% SWAP Trade this for that (4) The Atlantic Jan 27, 2026
7% ONAIR No backing with tune being broadcast (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 23, 2026
7% SPACES "Trading ___" (6) TV Jan 4, 2026
7% KNOLL Held back by bull on Kentish mound (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 4, 2026
7% LOOSELEAF Not bound to release documents being held? (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 2, 2026
7% LETITRIP Held nothing back (8) Universal Dec 14, 2025
6% TURTLESHELL Being flipped on its back, e.g.? (11) New York Times Jan 28, 2026
6% EXPO Trade fair (4) Commuter Jan 27, 2026
6% AEIOU "Trade discount" quintet (5) New York Times Jan 25, 2026
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