Keeps one back instead of being adjusted (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DETAINS Keeps one back instead of being adjusted (7) (7)
7% LIEU In ___ of (instead) (4)
6% STORE Keep (5) New York Times Mar 14, 2026
6% TUNE Adjust for pitch (4)
6% GASTRAP Backing separate sink - it keeps things fresher (7) The Times Cryptic Mar 9, 2026
6% LIE Be on one's back (3) New York Times Mar 5, 2026
6% ASTERN Towards the back, seat adjusted before service (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 5, 2026
6% HUSHESUP Keeps from being publicly known (8) New York Times Mar 3, 2026
6% TOETAP Keep the beat with one's foot (6) LA Times Daily Mar 3, 2026
6% TUNES Adjusts for pitch (5) Newsday Mar 1, 2026
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