Guardians To Hold Back Holding Back

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	8		Exact Match!
noun • a person who cares for persons or property • a fighter who holds out against attack
	23%	5		Hold back to hold front of seat belt here?
noun • the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips • the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole
	23%	10		Female guardians he is with for each day of each month
noun • (Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded the golden apples that Gaea gave as a wedding gift to Hera

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The Guardian Cryptic26 Apr 2017	Across 14
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