Why you propose to hold it back (6) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Why you propose to hold it back (6) . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is MOTIVE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MOTIVE Why you propose to hold it back (6) (6)
8% REINSIN Holds back (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 28, 2025
8% DETAINS Holds back (7) LA Times Daily Nov 2, 2025
7% ASK "Why do you ___?" (3) USA Today Nov 2, 2025
7% LETSRIP Holds nothing back (7) LA Times Daily Oct 19, 2025
7% POSIT Propose (5) The Telegraph Plusword Oct 6, 2025
7% OFFER Proposal cancelled, then back on (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 4, 2025
7% WHERESTHEFIRE "Why are you in such a hurry?" (13) USA Today Sep 3, 2025
6% KEEPS Holds on to (5) LA Times Daily Dec 11, 2025
6% ILIE "Why would ___ to you?" (not tell the truth): 2 wds. (4)
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