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Holding the key, cuts and runs (5) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LOPES Holding the key, cuts and runs (5) | (5) | ||
| 8% | ESCHEW Avoid getting key cut (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Nov 12, 2025 |
| 7% | TRIM Cut | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 7% | ROB Hold up | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 7% | SEC "Hold on a ___!" ("Wait!") | (3) | ||
| 7% | ALICIA Keys on the piano? | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 7% | ALT Keyboard key | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 7% | RETAIN Hold on to | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 7% | CORD Cut the __ | (4) | Commuter | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 7% | GRASP Hold firmly | (5) | Newsday | Jan 7, 2026 |
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