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Holds back; restrains Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Holds back; restrains last seen in Guardian Speedy 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RESISTS.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | RESISTS Holds back; restrains | (7) | The Guardian Speedy | Jul 14, 2018 |
| 84% | CURB Hold back, restrain (4) | (4) | ||
| 9% | IMPEDE Hold back | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Jul 23, 2026 |
| 8% | BATE Hold back, as breath | (4) | Newsday | Aug 16, 2026 |
| 8% | TMI Restraining order | (3) | Newsday | Aug 14, 2026 |
| 8% | ORDEAL Nightmare examination holding back Miliband? | (6) | The Times Cryptic | Aug 12, 2026 |
| 8% | STOP Hold a large amount back | (4) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jul 23, 2026 |
| 8% | DAMAGE Hold back time - the price? | (6) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jul 22, 2026 |
| 8% | MEASURED Deliberate and restrained | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jul 18, 2026 |
| 8% | EPOCH Age of ambassador holding policewoman back | (5) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jul 9, 2026 |
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