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It serves to hold back a tear! (9) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DETERRENT It serves to hold back a tear! (9) | (9) | ||
| 9% | ASPIRE Each holding tears back makes wish | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Dec 19, 2025 |
| 9% | REINSIN Holds back | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Nov 28, 2025 |
| 9% | DETAINS Holds back | (7) | LA Times Daily | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 9% | RIPS Nervous pirate holds back tears | (4) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 8% | RIP Tear | (3) | USA Today | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 8% | TBILISI Capital, is it holding politician back? (7) | (7) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 8% | RESTRAIN Hold back (8) | (8) | Mirror Quick | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 8% | WEPT Was in tears | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 8% | SOBBING In tears | (7) | New York Times | Dec 28, 2025 |
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