To hold someone back from some action, especially by force (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RESTRAIN To hold someone back from some action, especially by force (8) (8)
6% OPEN Holding nothing back (4) USA Today Apr 2, 2026
6% STEMS Holds back (5) Thomas Joseph Feb 6, 2026
6% IMPEL Force into action (5) (5) Mirror Quick Jan 24, 2026
5% APE Imitate someone (3)
5% INSIDESCOOP News exclusive from someone in the know (11) New York Times Mar 30, 2026
5% INDIAN Like someone from Delhi (6) USA Today Mar 28, 2026
5% PINDOWN Force a definite answer from (7) Wall Street Journal Mar 28, 2026
5% REIN Hold it! (4) New York Times Mar 26, 2026
5% TIMES … by backing group holding note (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 25, 2026
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