Hold back, needing time for one old engineer Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WATT Hold back, needing time for one old engineer (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 11, 2025
8% SITON Hold back for a time (5) Newsday Sep 10, 2025
7% DETAINS Holds back (7) LA Times Daily Nov 2, 2025
7% AGO Back in time (3) Universal Oct 30, 2025
7% LETSRIP Holds nothing back (7) LA Times Daily Oct 19, 2025
7% OIL Engine need (3) Thomas Joseph Aug 21, 2025
6% ETHER Old-time anesthetic (5) New York Times Nov 10, 2025
6% RETRACTOR Attempt again diminished performer - one holding something back in theatre? (9) The Times Cryptic Nov 10, 2025
6% NEE Originally called in one engineer (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Nov 10, 2025
6% LINE Hold the __ (4) Commuter Nov 10, 2025

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