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

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MOTIVE Why you propose to hold it back (6) (6)
7% ILIE "Why would ___ to you?": 2 wds. (4)
7% RESTRAIN Hold back (8) (8) Mirror Quick Jan 2, 2026
7% ASK "Why do you __?" (3) LA Times Daily Dec 27, 2025
7% SECONDPERSON Child on back by you (12) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 26, 2025
7% REINSIN Holds back (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 28, 2025
7% DETAINS Holds back (7) LA Times Daily Nov 2, 2025
7% OFFER Proposal cancelled, then back on (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 4, 2025
6% RETAIN Hold on to (6) The Telegraph Quick Jan 7, 2026
6% KNEEL Prepare to propose (5) Newsday Jan 6, 2026
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