Sin and an arrest is forthcoming - that's what holds one back Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RESTRAINS Sin and an arrest is forthcoming - that's what holds one back (9)
67% IMPEDE Hold back (6) Wall Street Journal Jul 23, 2026
61% OMISSION Sin of __ (8) LA Times Daily Jul 30, 2026
61% CAGIER Less forthcoming (6) Universal Jun 11, 2026
58% STOP Hold a large amount back (4) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 23, 2026
58% DAMAGE Hold back time - the price? (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 22, 2026
55% PENS What pocket protectors hold (4) The New Yorker Mini Jul 30, 2026
55% ENVIES Exhibits one of the seven deadly sins (6) New York Times Jul 29, 2026
55% COS Sin/___ = tan (3) Universal Jul 27, 2026
55% NAB Arrest, as criminal (3)
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