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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TERTIARY Third attempt to hold it back in time (8) The Times Cryptic Jul 31, 2024
3% ENDEAVOUR Attempt (9) The Telegraph Quick Jan 29, 2026
3% PUMP Stop muppet holding back question (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Jan 27, 2026
3% SEC "Hold on for a ___!" (3)
3% ERA Are back for a long time (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Jan 24, 2026
3% BRONZE Third prize (6) The Telegraph Quick Jan 18, 2026
3% HANDS Hold 'em holdings (5) The Washington Post Mini Jan 16, 2026
3% RETRY Attempt again (5) New York Times Mini Jan 15, 2026
3% AGO Back in time (3) USA Today Jan 13, 2026
3% SECOND Project holding company back (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 13, 2026

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