Subdue child holding pet back (4,2) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STEPON Subdue child holding pet back (4,2) (6)
7% RESTRAIN Hold back (8) (8) Mirror Quick Jan 2, 2026
7% SECONDPERSON Child on back by you (12) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 26, 2025
7% PASTELS Subdued colors (7) Thomas Joseph Dec 10, 2025
7% REINSIN Holds back (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 28, 2025
7% DETAINS Holds back (7) LA Times Daily Nov 2, 2025
6% CAT Meowing pet (3)
6% RETAIN Hold on to (6) The Telegraph Quick Jan 7, 2026
6% TBILISI Capital, is it holding politician back? (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 4, 2026
6% GODPARENT Pet dragon upset child's sponsor (9) (9) The Sun Two Speed Jan 3, 2026
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