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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 51% | 8 | Refrain — restrain — retain | |
3 | 38% | 7 | I retain (anag) - the tendency to retain same speed and direction | |
Refrain Restrain Retain Crossword Clue
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HOLDBACK which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HOLDBACK
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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