Political leader holds back gentleman, a solid figure Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PRISM Political leader holds back gentleman, a solid figure (5) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 5, 2022
6% SIR Polite term of address for a gentleman (3)
6% DETAINS Holds back (7) Premier Sunday Apr 26, 2026
5% STATESMANLIKE Similar to a respected political leader (13) (13) Puzzler May 6, 2026
5% RABBITS Spiritual leaders holding tense talks (7) The Telegraph Cryptic May 5, 2026
5% GOESALLIN Holds nothing back (9) The Atlantic May 1, 2026
5% SITON Hold back, as information (5) LA Times Daily Apr 26, 2026
5% HESITATE Hold back in uncertainty (8) (8) Puzzler Apr 24, 2026
5% HARD Solid (4) (4) Mirror Quick Apr 22, 2026
5% PLAYEDTOWIN Didn't hold back in competition (11) LA Times Daily Apr 21, 2026

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