Observation of one failing to hold back (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ESPIAL Observation of one failing to hold back (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Sep 12, 2025
9% STEMS Holds back (5) Thomas Joseph Feb 6, 2026
8% INUNISON Sopranos in university holding back as one (2,6) (8) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 3, 2026
7% THUD Land with a ___ (fail) (4) New York Times Mini Mar 28, 2026
7% OMITS Fails to mention (5) Universal Mar 26, 2026
7% TIMES … by backing group holding note (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 25, 2026
7% SEE Observe (3) The Telegraph Quick Mar 24, 2026
7% RITES Important observances (5) Newsday Mar 22, 2026
7% EVENLY Beryl never holds back consistently (6) (6) The Guardian Quiptic Mar 22, 2026
7% EAGLEEYED Extremely observant (9) Newsday Mar 21, 2026

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