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Keep one back or in custody (5) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Keep one back or in custody (5) . 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 DETAIN.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DETAIN Keep one back or in custody (5) | (6) | ||
| 9% | NAB Take into custody | (3) | ||
| 9% | DETENTION Custody | (9) | The Telegraph Quick | Aug 8, 2025 |
| 8% | PRESERVING Keeping quiet, holding back (10) | (10) | The Guardian Quick Cryptic | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 8% | ARREST Take into custody (6) | (6) | Mirror Quick | Oct 4, 2025 |
| 8% | USEALOT Keep coming back to | (7) | Newsday | Aug 24, 2025 |
| 8% | COPARENT One with shared custody, perhaps | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jul 19, 2025 |
| 7% | NAGS Keeps annoying | (4) | Newsday | Oct 19, 2025 |
| 7% | GNAT Off! might keep one off | (4) | The Washington Post Mini | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 7% | STET Editor's "keep it" | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 13, 2025 |
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