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

Here is the answer for the crossword clue In a hostile situation, one might be held back . 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SLINGSHOT.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SLINGSHOT In a hostile situation, one might be held back (9)
6% ANTI Hostile to (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 16, 2026
6% STEMMED Held back (7) (7) Puzzler Jul 9, 2026
6% ORIENT Situate (6) USA Today Jul 2, 2026
6% ICY Hostile (3) Wall Street Journal Jun 24, 2026
5% TOO "The situation is way ___ complicated!" (3)
5% STAR One might be wished upon (4) USA Today Jul 28, 2026
5% BAT One that might have a flutter in club (3) The Times Cryptic Jul 27, 2026
5% KEPT Held on to (4) LA Times Mini Jul 25, 2026
5% MAIL One might check a box for it (4) New York Times Jul 25, 2026
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