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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Insect -- chap's holding it up last seen in Telegraph Cryptic 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is MANTIS.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MANTIS Insect -- chap's holding it up | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 12, 2021 |
| 91% | ROB Hold up | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 87% | ROBS Holds up | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 87% | PROP Hold (up) | (4) | Newsday | Mar 22, 2026 |
| 83% | DELAY Hold-up (5) | (5) | Mirror Classic | Apr 26, 2026 |
| 83% | TENET Holding up or down | (5) | Newsday | Apr 25, 2026 |
| 79% | BEE Insect | (3) | The Telegraph Quick | May 11, 2026 |
| 79% | BUG Insect | (3) | Commuter | May 8, 2026 |
| 79% | THENEWSTATESMAN Magazine article says chap gets hold of novel | (15) | The Telegraph Cryptic | May 4, 2026 |
| 79% | ANT Insect | (3) | The Telegraph Quick | May 2, 2026 |
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