Over time does, for example, hold back Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Over time does, for example, hold back . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DETER.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DETER Over time does, for example, hold back (5)
7% ARCHETYPE Jaguar backing what goes over wheel, for example (9) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 28, 2026
7% AGO Back in time (3) USA Today Jan 13, 2026
7% RESTRAIN Hold back (8) (8) Mirror Quick Jan 2, 2026
7% REINSIN Holds back (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 28, 2025
7% DETAINS Holds back (7) LA Times Daily Nov 2, 2025
6% AMASS Gather over time (5) Universal Feb 3, 2026
6% INUNISON Sopranos in university holding back as one (2,6) (8) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 3, 2026
6% ONESEC "Hold on ..." (6) Thomas Joseph Feb 3, 2026
6% ERA Are back for a long time (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Feb 2, 2026
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