Wire that may hold back a ship Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Wire that may hold back a ship last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CABLE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CABLE Wire that may hold back a ship (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 13, 2016
3% FLEX Bend - wire (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Mar 14, 2026
3% URDU You drunks hold back language (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic Mar 14, 2026
3% RESERVE Minister once again to hold back (7) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 12, 2026
3% AMMO What arms may hold, informally (4) New York Times Mar 7, 2026
3% SENT Shipped (4) Commuter Mar 2, 2026
3% BRA Undergarment with a wire (3)
3% UPI Wire service co. (3) LA Times Daily Mar 1, 2026
3% SAVE Hold on to (4) New York Times Mar 1, 2026
3% HAIRGRIP Flat wire pin to hold curls in place (8) (8) Puzzler Feb 21, 2026

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