Holding this beast back is thankless Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ELK Holding this beast back is thankless (3) The Telegraph Toughie May 1, 2015
3% TIMES … by backing group holding note (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 25, 2026
3% RESERVE Minister once again to hold back (7) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 12, 2026
3% EMOTIONAL Holding back tears, perhaps (9) LA Times Daily Feb 14, 2026
3% STEMS Holds back (5) Thomas Joseph Feb 6, 2026
3% UNENVIABLE Thankless (10) (10) Puzzler Jan 18, 2026
3% RESTRAIN Hold back (8) (8) Mirror Quick Jan 2, 2026
2% SEAL Barking beast (4) Thomas Joseph Mar 30, 2026
2% ANIMAL Beast (6) (6) Mirror Quick Mar 27, 2026
2% DENTAL Type of surgeon, name former Democrat holds back (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 27, 2026

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