Search Answers
Search Crossword Answers
Holding back as it then turned out Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Holding back as it then turned out last seen in Sun Two Speed 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HESITANT.
Today's Mini Crossword
Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall. Love the NYT Mini? You'll like our free daily Mini Crossword. Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.
Crossword Answer For Holding back as it then turned out:
You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HESITANT Holding back as it then turned out | (8) | The Sun Two Speed | Jul 6, 2019 |
| 4% | RESTRAIN Hold back (8) | (8) | Mirror Quick | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 4% | REINSIN Holds back | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Nov 28, 2025 |
| 4% | DETAINS Holds back | (7) | LA Times Daily | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 3% | DETONATOR Turned around holding working bomb part (9) | (9) | The Guardian Quiptic | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 3% | SPLAY Turn outwards, spread out | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 3% | RETAIN Hold on to | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 3% | WORTHATRY *"Could turn out well!" | (9) | Universal | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 3% | REPUGNANT Distasteful ruling holds up in turn (9) | (9) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 3% | TBILISI Capital, is it holding politician back? (7) | (7) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 4, 2026 |
Last appeared together with the following clues in Sun Two Speed puzzle
Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles
Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
We found 40 solutions for Holding back as it then turned out. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is HESITANT.
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 Holding back as it then turned out.