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Party held in check, closer? (5,3) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Party held in check, closer? (5,3) last seen in Guardian 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SCREWTOP.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SCREWTOP Party held in check, closer? (5,3) | (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jul 4, 2024 |
| 8% | REINED Held in check | (6) | Newsday | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 7% | OBI Kimono closer | (3) | Universal | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 7% | SNAPS Onesie closers | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 7% | NEARER Closer | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 7% | DOOIS Closers | (5) | LA Times Daily | Dec 21, 2025 |
| 6% | WERENAUTICALWORTHY "Mainsail hoisted, check! Hatches battened, check!"? | (18) | New York Times | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 6% | GALA Formal party | (4) | Newsday | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 6% | GALAS Fancy parties | (5) | Newsday | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 6% | HOSTS Party throwers | (5) | Commuter | Jan 26, 2026 |
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