Holding back game in Japan, avoids leaders there Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHOGUNS Holding back game in Japan, avoids leaders there (7)
6% RESTRAIN Hold back (8) (8) Mirror Quick Jan 2, 2026
6% KEEPOFF Avoid furtive look back of female (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 10, 2025
6% REINSIN Holds back (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 28, 2025
6% EMCEE Game leader (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 15, 2025
6% DETAINS Holds back (7) LA Times Daily Nov 2, 2025
5% SUMO Japan's national sport (4) USA Today Jan 8, 2026
5% FT Intentionally avoid (2) USA Today Quick Jan 7, 2026
5% RETAIN Hold on to (6) The Telegraph Quick Jan 7, 2026
5% SEASONPASS Purchase for someone avoiding a game-time decision? (10) The Atlantic Jan 4, 2026
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