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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% | KEPT Retained | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Aug 24, 2026 |
| 8% | KEEP Retain | (4) | Commuter | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 7% | ARREST Stop and detain (a suspect) | (6) | The Times Concise | Aug 21, 2026 |
| 7% | INSTEAD As an alternative, detains criminal | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Aug 13, 2026 |
| 7% | SLOWEDDOWN Detained, by definition | (10) | Newsday | May 16, 2026 |
| 7% | KEEPS Retains | (5) | Commuter | May 13, 2026 |
| 6% | WEDDING Side retains cup status following European match | (7) | The Times Cryptic | Aug 27, 2026 |
| 6% | CIRCE Enchantress in Greek mythology who detained Odysseus on her island (5) | (5) | Mirror Quiz | Aug 27, 2026 |
| 6% | DEMAND Insist two daughters retain name, after reflection | (6) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Aug 21, 2026 |
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