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noun • a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea • a metric unit of length equal to ten meters • female parent of an animal especially domestic livestock verb • obstruct with, or as if with, a dam | ||||||||
| 23% | 9 | Back door user to handle arrow, holding spearhead back | ||||||
noun • a merchant who owns or manages a shop | ||||||||
| 23% | 8 | Guardian's to hold back, holding back | ||||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property • a fighter who holds out against attack | ||||||||
One Thats Holding Back Crossword Clue
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DAM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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DAM
Updated: October 11, 2023
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