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Retained ... or detained Crossword Clue
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% | KEPT Retained | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Sep 4, 2025 |
| 8% | KEEP Retain | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Sep 3, 2025 |
| 8% | KEEPING Retaining | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Aug 19, 2025 |
| 7% | ABDUCTS Seizes and detains | (7) | ||
| 7% | RECAPTURED Detained again | (10) | ||
| 6% | TURINGMACHINE Hypothetical computer retaining much in a complex way | (13) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 1, 2025 |
| 6% | STRESS Small son retains very French accent (6) | (6) | The Sun Two Speed | Oct 1, 2025 |
| 6% | SUPER Police officer who's taking action to retain power | (5) | The Times Cryptic | Sep 26, 2025 |
| 6% | BIGEND Offer to retain information for part of engine (3,3) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Sep 22, 2025 |
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