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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Retained ... or detained last seen in New York Times 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HELD.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HELD Retained ... or detained | (4) | New York Times | Sep 24, 2020 |
| 8% | KEEP Retain possession of | (4) | The Telegraph Mini | Mar 19, 2026 |
| 8% | WAYLAID Detained | (7) | Eugene Sheffer | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 8% | KEPT Retained | (4) | Newsday | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 7% | INSTEAD As an alternative, detains criminal | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 26, 2026 |
| 6% | ROTA Schedule artist retains over time | (4) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Apr 3, 2026 |
| 6% | HAMFISTED Awkward amateur is retained by FT news boss | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Apr 2, 2026 |
| 6% | MAITRED Servant retains half of treats for one overseeing service (6,1) | (7) | The Guardian Cryptic | Mar 24, 2026 |
| 6% | AGREEMENTS Deals with representatives detaining mere criminal | (10) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 23, 2026 |
| 6% | HAIRGRIP Musical stagehand's lock retainer (8) | (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | Mar 18, 2026 |
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