Sort of knot may prove a bit of a hold-up (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HITCH Sort of knot may prove a bit of a hold-up (5) (5)
6% ROB Hold up (3) Wall Street Journal Jun 10, 2026
6% AVAILED Proved useful (7) New York Times Jun 6, 2026
6% WAITASEC "Hold up, whaaat?" (8) USA Today May 30, 2026
6% THESIS Something to prove (6) LA Times Daily May 30, 2026
6% TANGLE Knot (6) USA Today May 19, 2026
6% ACHED Was in knots (5) Newsday May 8, 2026
6% FAN One who may hold up a poster at a concert (3)
6% TUNED Sorted out pitch with minor bit of damage holding United up (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 20, 2026
6% TENSE Tied up in knots (5) LA Times Daily Apr 8, 2026
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