Hold back in a black spot (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABSTAIN Hold back in a black spot (7) (7)
10% IMPEDE Hold back (6) Wall Street Journal Jul 23, 2026
9% AMY ___ Winehouse, singer of "Back to Black" (3)
9% STOP Hold a large amount back (4) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 23, 2026
9% DAMAGE Hold back time - the price? (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 22, 2026
9% DEPOT Storehouse in spot holding record (5) The Times Cryptic Jul 6, 2026
9% ACDC "Back in Black" band (4) New York Times Midi Jun 10, 2026
8% RETAIN Hold on to (6) USA Today Aug 7, 2026
8% AMO "Hold on ____" (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 5, 2026
8% SEC "Hold on a ___!" (3)
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