Idiot holding back star pupil? On the contrary Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PRAT Idiot holding back star pupil? On the contrary (4) The Guardian Cryptic Sep 28, 2022
6% DETAINS Holds back (7) Premier Sunday Apr 26, 2026
5% GOESALLIN Holds nothing back (9) The Atlantic May 1, 2026
5% DOLT Idiot (4) (4) Mirror Quick May 1, 2026
5% ASSES Idiots (5) The Telegraph Mini Apr 29, 2026
5% FOREMOST Most advanced keep holding a few back (8) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 28, 2026
5% SITON Hold back, as information (5) LA Times Daily Apr 26, 2026
5% HESITATE Hold back in uncertainty (8) (8) Puzzler Apr 24, 2026
5% PLAYEDTOWIN Didn't hold back in competition (11) LA Times Daily Apr 21, 2026
5% HEIDI Girl the idiot hides? (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 13, 2026

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