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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REFRAINING Judge coming down heavily maybe - or holding back (10) The Times Cryptic May 14, 2024
6% OPEN Holding nothing back (4) USA Today Apr 2, 2026
6% ILL "__ come back to you" (3) Commuter Apr 2, 2026
6% REENTERS Comes back in (8) Newsday Mar 19, 2026
6% RECUR Come back (5) New York Times Mar 14, 2026
6% REENTER Come back in (7) New York Times Feb 8, 2026
6% STEMS Holds back (5) Thomas Joseph Feb 6, 2026
5% GAMEPRESERVES Maybe old maid quietly holds back animal sanctuaries? (13) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 2, 2026
5% TROD Walked heavily (on) (4) Newsday Mar 31, 2026
5% ROBE Judge's garment (4) Commuter Mar 31, 2026

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