Hold back
Crossword Clue and Answers
Looking for answers to the "Hold back" crossword clue? it's your lucky day, we have them! Today we have 18 crossword solutions for Hold back.
We most recently saw this clue in The Mirror Classic.
We deem Hold back to be a VERY COMMON crossword clue as we've seen it more than 18 times in a variety of crossword publications.
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Publications
- The Mirror Classic - Friday, 15 Jan 2021
- Irish Times Simplex Crossword - Saturday, 7 Nov 2020
- Irish Times Simplex Crossword - Friday, 23 Oct 2020
- The Mirror Classic - Friday, 25 Sep 2020
- The Guardian Speedy - Sunday, 13 Sep 2020
- The Mirror Classic - Tuesday, 8 Sep 2020
- Irish Independent - Simple - Saturday, 9 May 2020
- Irish Times Simplex Crossword - Thursday, 12 Mar 2020
- Irish Independent - Simple - Wednesday, 29 Jan 2020
- The New York Times Crossword - Wednesday, 15 Jan 2020
- The Guardian Quick - Wednesday, 1 Jan 2020
- Irish Times Simplex Crossword - Tuesday, 30 Jul 2019
Crossword Answers
4 letters
REIN
One of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
STEM
Cause to point inward; "stem your skis"
6 letters
IMPEDE
Block passage through; "obstruct the path"
RETAIN
Secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree"
DETAIN
Cause to be slowed down or delayed; "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"; "she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform"
HAMPER
A basket usually with a cover
RETARD
Cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate; "This drug will retard your heart rate"
7 letters
REPRESS
Conceal or hide; "smother a yawn"; "muffle one's anger"; "strangle a yawn"
STINTON
FORBEAR
A person from whom you are descended
RESERVE
Formality and propriety of manner
INHIBIT
To put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires"
8 letters
RESTRAIN
Keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool"
9 letters
CONSTRAIN
Restrict; "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations"
RESTRAINT
A device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted"
15 letters
KEEPATADISTANCE
PULLONESPUNCHES