Held back, unexpectedly freed when bad weather in (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REFRAINED Held back, unexpectedly freed when bad weather in (9) (9)
6% BAIL Back out unexpectedly (4) Universal Mar 2, 2026
5% OPENING Eye-___ (unexpectedly enlightening) (7)
5% DEPOSIT Arsenal entertaining is held back for security (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 6, 2026
5% YVES Frenchman is OK when victory's held (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic Mar 3, 2026
5% RETINEBAR I was being held back (9) The Times O Tempora Feb 28, 2026
5% MAY When the PGA Championship is held (3) The Washington Post Mini Feb 27, 2026
5% ENDORSE Doreen's bad back (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 17, 2026
5% KNOLL Held back by bull on Kentish mound (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 11, 2026
5% RAINSTORM Minor star out in bad weather (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 6, 2026
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