Sitting in armchairs, praying for something to hold back the waves? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HAIRSPRAY Sitting in armchairs, praying for something to hold back the waves? (9) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 27, 2017
5% IMPEDE Hold back (6) Wall Street Journal Jul 23, 2026
5% SEATED In an armchair (6) (6) Puzzler Jul 17, 2026
4% CHAIR Furniture for sitting (5) Commuter Jul 31, 2026
4% IDLE Sitting still (4) Wall Street Journal Jul 30, 2026
4% SURFS Rides the waves (5) Thomas Joseph Jul 29, 2026
4% STRADDLE Sit astride (8) Commuter Jul 29, 2026
4% DROOL Pablo, ordinarily, holds back slaver (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Jul 25, 2026
4% STOP Hold a large amount back (4) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 23, 2026
4% RIPPLE Wave (6) Puzzler Backwords Jul 23, 2026

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