Make a mistake holding answer back? That's unusual Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Make a mistake holding answer back? That's unusual last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RARE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RARE Make a mistake holding answer back? That's unusual (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 30, 2025
79% ERR Make a mistake (3) USA Today Feb 7, 2026
79% ERRS Makes a mistake (4) New York Times Mini Feb 3, 2026
75% STEMS Holds back (5) Thomas Joseph Feb 6, 2026
69% SLIPUP Schoolkids about to make mistakes (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 5, 2026
69% RESTRAIN Hold back (8) (8) Mirror Quick Jan 2, 2026
69% ASPIRE Each holding tears back makes wish (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 19, 2025
69% REINSIN Holds back (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 28, 2025
69% ECHO Answer back? (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 21, 2025
69% DETAINS Holds back (7) LA Times Daily Nov 2, 2025

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