In a hostile situation, one might be held back Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SLINGSHOT In a hostile situation, one might be held back (9)
6% ENEMY One who is hostile (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 5, 2026
6% TAXRETURN One might lead to pay back (9) New York Times Jan 2, 2026
6% TIMEMACHINE Might one take you back? (11) The Telegraph Quick Dec 28, 2025
6% LIE Be situated (3) Puzzler Backwords Dec 26, 2025
6% LETITRIP Held nothing back (8) Universal Dec 14, 2025
6% STEW Backing Tory moderates in problematic situation (4) The Telegraph Toughie Dec 5, 2025
5% KNOLL Held back by bull on Kentish mound (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 4, 2026
5% DILEMMA No-win situation (7) Newsday Jan 3, 2026
5% DRESS One might be backless (5) USA Today Dec 30, 2025
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