Hold back, needing time for one old engineer Crossword Clue

Last Seen in:

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Hold back, needing time for one old engineer last seen in Times Quick Cryptic puzzle. 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is WATT.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Hold back, needing time for one old engineer:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WATT Hold back, needing time for one old engineer (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 11, 2025
7% TALE A ___ as old as time (4) New York Times Midi Mar 9, 2026
7% STEMS Holds back (5) Thomas Joseph Feb 6, 2026
6% EMIT Give time back? (4) The Atlantic Mar 13, 2026
6% RESERVE Minister once again to hold back (7) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 12, 2026
6% LOCO Engine (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Mar 9, 2026
6% LIE Be on one's back (3) New York Times Mar 5, 2026
6% REVUP Gun, as an engine (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 4, 2026
6% SAVE Hold on to (4) New York Times Mar 1, 2026
6% ATA One ___ time (3) New York Times Feb 25, 2026

Last appeared together with the following clues in Times Quick Cryptic puzzle

Hold back, needing time for one old engineer Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Hold back, needing time for one old engineer. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is WATT.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Hold back, needing time for one old engineer.