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| 99% | 8 | REINS IN | Exact Match! | |
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| 98% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||
verb • hold back within • allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature • secure and keep for possible future use or application • keep in one's mind | ||||
| 97% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||
verb • deprive of freedom; take into confinement • stop or halt • cause to be slowed down or delayed | ||||
Holds Back
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REINS IN which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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REINS IN
Updated: November 27, 2025
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Quick28 Nov 2025 | Across 11 | REINS IN |
| Telegraph Quick02 May 2025 | Down 10 | |
| Telegraph Cross Atlantic13 May 2024 | Down 11 | REINS IN |
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