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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Held close, in a way . 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LEASHED.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LEASHED Held close, in a way | (7) | ||
| 9% | TWOHANDED Held doubly securely, in a way | (9) | Premier Sunday | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 8% | NEAR Close | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 8% | FAR Not close | (3) | Universal | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 8% | LED Held the reins | (3) | New York Times | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 8% | SLOWED Held up | (6) | Newsday | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 8% | END Close | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 8% | SHUTS Closes | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 8% | KEPT Held on to | (4) | Universal | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 8% | SHUT Close; closed | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 12, 2025 |
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