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Shorten and reduce, holding one part of speech back Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ABBREVIATE Shorten and reduce, holding one part of speech back | (10) | ||
| 6% | ADVERB Part of speech (6) | (6) | Mirror Classic | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 6% | TENSE Nervous part of speech (5) | (5) | Mirror Cryptic | Oct 4, 2025 |
| 6% | INUNISON Sopranos in university holding back as one (2,6) | (8) | Puzzler Cryptic | Sep 26, 2025 |
| 6% | RESTRAIN Hold back (8) | (8) | Mirror Quick | Sep 12, 2025 |
| 6% | ESPIAL Observation of one failing to hold back (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Sep 12, 2025 |
| 6% | SITON Hold back for a time | (5) | Newsday | Sep 10, 2025 |
| 6% | LESSEN Reduce | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 6% | RETAIN Hold back (6) | (6) | Mirror Quick | Aug 26, 2025 |
| 5% | RAISE One level holds lift | (5) | The Telegraph Toughie | Oct 15, 2025 |
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