Hold (someone) back Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DETAIN Hold (someone) back (6) The Times Concise May 22, 2018
54% RESTRAIN To hold someone back from some action, especially by force (8) (8)
10% STEMS Holds back (5) Thomas Joseph Feb 6, 2026
9% EMOTIONAL Holding back tears, perhaps (9) LA Times Daily Feb 14, 2026
8% DENTAL Type of surgeon, name former Democrat holds back (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 27, 2026
8% REIN Hold it! (4) New York Times Mar 26, 2026
8% TIMES … by backing group holding note (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 25, 2026
8% APE Imitate someone (3)
8% EVENLY Beryl never holds back consistently (6) (6) The Guardian Quiptic Mar 22, 2026
8% ATTENDEE Someone present (8) The Times Sunday Concise Mar 22, 2026

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