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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Strip the dog? Some might say: hold off last seen in Guardian Cryptic 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DEFER.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DEFER Strip the dog? Some might say: hold off | (5) | The Guardian Cryptic | Nov 14, 2023 |
| 6% | UNDRESS Strip | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 8, 2025 |
| 6% | NETS They might catch some fish | (4) | The Washington Post Mini | Dec 8, 2025 |
| 6% | EAT Have a hot dog, say | (3) | ||
| 6% | COCKTAIL It might hold an olive in a martini * | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 23, 2025 |
| 6% | COYOTETIME Period where one might hold up a sign saying, "GULP!" | (10) | TV | Nov 9, 2025 |
| 6% | SETONFIRE *Hold a candle to, say | (9) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 25, 2025 |
| 6% | PET Stroke a dog, say | (3) | ||
| 6% | GNAT Off! might keep one off | (4) | The Washington Post Mini | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 6% | LATH Strip of wood holding plaster | (4) | USA Today Quick | Oct 15, 2025 |
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