Keep one in; hold one up (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DETAIN Keep one in; hold one up (6) (6)
11% TOP One-up (3) Universal Jan 8, 2026
11% BOTTLEITUP Keep one's emotions in (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 10, 2025
10% STAYSAWAY Keeps one's distance, maybe (9) The Atlantic Dec 26, 2025
10% HIGHWAYMAN One holding up other road users (10) (10) The Guardian Cryptic Dec 4, 2025
10% PROP Hold (up) (4) Universal Nov 6, 2025
10% OUTDO One-up (5) New York Times Oct 23, 2025
9% PRESERVE Maintain, keep up (8) (8) Puzzler Jan 8, 2026
9% DOUBLET One sported with hose, wetter holding this (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 5, 2026
9% ATITAGAIN Up to one's old tricks (9) Universal Jan 4, 2026
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