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Hold out, then abandon such a desperate defence? Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LASTDITCH Hold out, then abandon such a desperate defence? | (9) | The Times Cryptic | Jan 15, 2015 |
| 5% | LUNGE Desperate move | (5) | Newsday | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 5% | RETAIN Hold on to | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 5% | TERI "Desperate Housewives" actress Hatcher | (4) | ||
| 5% | DEPLETE Rub out, holding page lower | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 5% | WAITAMINUTE "Hold on!" | (11) | USA Today | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 5% | DESERTS Abandons | (7) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 5% | FORTRAN Defence establishment managed PC language? | (7) | The Telegraph Toughie | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 5% | MAROONS Abandons on an island | (7) | Universal | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 5% | PLEA Desperate request | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 18, 2025 |
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