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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Holding back, washes it antiseptically in part last seen in Telegraph 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HESITANT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HESITANT Holding back, washes it antiseptically in part | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jul 16, 2021 |
| 6% | PLAYEDTOWIN Didn't hold back in competition | (11) | LA Times Daily | Apr 21, 2026 |
| 6% | IODINE Antiseptic solution | (6) | Puzzler Backwords | Apr 16, 2026 |
| 6% | RINSE Wash | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Apr 13, 2026 |
| 6% | OPEN Holding nothing back | (4) | USA Today | Apr 2, 2026 |
| 6% | STEMS Holds back | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 5% | SHAMPOO Liquid for hair washing | (7) | Puzzler Backwords | Apr 12, 2026 |
| 5% | FORBEAR Not against confronting wild animal? Hold back! (7) | (7) | The Guardian Quiptic | Apr 12, 2026 |
| 5% | POLICESTATION Loo sprayed with antiseptic in public building (6,7) | (13) | The Guardian Quiptic | Apr 12, 2026 |
| 5% | ASEC "Hold on ___!" | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Apr 11, 2026 |
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