Paul's holding dog back - temper! (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MODIFY Paul's holding dog back - temper! (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 5, 2025
84% STEMS Holds back (5) Thomas Joseph Feb 6, 2026
80% OPEN Holding nothing back (4) USA Today Apr 2, 2026
76% HESITATE Hold back in uncertainty (8) (8) Puzzler Apr 24, 2026
76% PLAYEDTOWIN Didn't hold back in competition (11) LA Times Daily Apr 21, 2026
76% MILD Temperate (4) Newsday Feb 12, 2026
73% TESTY Short-tempered (5) Newsday Apr 15, 2026
73% DAM Wall which holds water back (3) Puzzler Backwords Apr 10, 2026
73% INERTIA Sloth, in time, holding back sex (7) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 9, 2026
73% TIMES … by backing group holding note (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 25, 2026

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