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Hard To Keep Hold Of Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 149 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
EELY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
EELY
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
An example sentence would be:
- • "The eely fish slipped out of my hands."
- • "The eely texture of the seaweed was slimy."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times03 May 1979 | Down 56 | |
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