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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Opening move in game nearly took hold (6) . 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 GAMBIT.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | GAMBIT Opening move in game nearly took hold (6) | (6) | ||
| 6% | SAT Took a chair | (3) | ||
| 6% | RODE Took an Uber | (4) | Universal | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 6% | RETAIN Hold on to | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 6% | SUED Took to court | (4) | Commuter | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 6% | ASSUMED Took for granted | (7) | Commuter | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 6% | ROTATED Took turns | (7) | Commuter | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 6% | GULF Opening game - love lost for United? | (4) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 6% | RESTED Took a break | (6) | Newsday | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 6% | WAITAMINUTE "Hold on!" | (11) | USA Today | Dec 30, 2025 |
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