The LA Times Daily Crossword crossword published on April 13, 2025 contains the clue "Hold back". According to our crossword solution database, there are 182 possible answers. DETAIN (6 letters) is the frontrunner at 99% confidence. We've listed every potential solution below, ranked from most to least likely.
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182 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DETAIN
Hold back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
99%
DETAIN
Hold back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
99%
INHIBIT
Hold back
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2023
99%
INHIBIT
Hold back
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2023
99%
RESTRAIN
Hold back
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 30, 2022
99%
RESTRAIN
Hold back
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 30, 2022
99%
DAM
Hold back
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2021
99%
DAM
Hold back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2021
99%
REIN
Hold back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2020
99%
REIN
Hold back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2020
50%
SITON
Hold back, as information
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
50%
SITON
Hold back, as information
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
50%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
50%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
8%
SASSES
Talks back to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
8%
SASSES
Talks back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
8%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
8%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
8%
HERE
"Come back __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
HERE
"Come back __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
LAID
__-back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
8%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
8%
SASS
Talk back to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
8%
SASS
Talk back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
8%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
8%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
8%
RECANTS
Takes back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
8%
RECANTS
Takes back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
8%
RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
8%
RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
8%
SETIN
Took hold
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
8%
SETIN
Took hold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
8%
UNDO
Go back a step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
8%
UNDO
Go back a step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
8%
RESTORE
Put back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
8%
RESTORE
Put back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
8%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
8%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
8%
ECHO
Bounce back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
8%
ECHO
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
8%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
8%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
8%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
8%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
8%
EBBS
Flows back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
8%
EBBS
Flows back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
8%
RESET
Go back to zero
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
8%
RESET
Go back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
8%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
8%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
8%
RETREAD
Go back over
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
RETREAD
Go back over
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
ROADBEDS
Surfaces that hold tracks and ties
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
8%
ROADBEDS
Surfaces that hold tracks and ties
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
8%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
8%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
8%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
8%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
8%
RALLY
Bounce back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
8%
RALLY
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
8%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
8%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
8%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
8%
REVISITS
Comes back to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
REVISITS
Comes back to
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
GRIP
Strong hold
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
GRIP
Strong hold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
REENTER
Go back in
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
8%
REENTER
Go back in
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
8%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
8%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
8%
REVIVE
Bring back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
REVIVE
Bring back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
EBB
Flow back to sea
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
EBB
Flow back to sea
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
PAT
___ on the back
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
8%
PAT
___ on the back
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
8%
HANG
Kick back (with)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
HANG
Kick back (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
ICETRAYS
They hold frozen cubes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
ICETRAYS
They hold frozen cubes
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
REMAND
Send back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
8%
REMAND
Send back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
8%
REPO
Take back, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
8%
REPO
Take back, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
8%
COW
Cash back?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
COW
Cash back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
8%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
8%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
8%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
8%
PRUNE
Cut back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
8%
PRUNE
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
8%
ECHOES
Bounces back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
ECHOES
Bounces back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
HIND
Like back legs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
HIND
Like back legs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
REROOT
Take hold again
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
8%
REROOT
Take hold again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
8%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
8%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
8%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
8%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
8%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
8%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
8%
RECLAIM
Win back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
RECLAIM
Win back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
8%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
8%
CALLOUT
Publicly hold accountable
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
8%
CALLOUT
Publicly hold accountable
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
8%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
8%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
8%
AFT
Toward the back, to a pirate
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
8%
AFT
Toward the back, to a pirate
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
8%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
PARE
Cut back
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
8%
PARE
Cut back
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
8%
OWES
Needs to pay back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
8%
OWES
Needs to pay back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
8%
GRAD
One may hold a B.S.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
8%
GRAD
One may hold a B.S.
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
8%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
ART
Class that may send one back to the drawing board
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
8%
ART
Class that may send one back to the drawing board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
8%
ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
8%
GHOST
Not text back
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
8%
GHOST
Not text back
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
JARS
Jam holders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
JARS
Jam holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
EARS
AirPods holders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
EARS
AirPods holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
EMU
Shaggy outback runner
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
EMU
Shaggy outback runner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
HOTELSAFES
Passport holders, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
HOTELSAFES
Passport holders, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
ONEPAIR
Paltry poker holding
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
ONEPAIR
Paltry poker holding
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
POLE
Flag holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
POLE
Flag holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
ELI
Former quarterback Manning
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
ELI
Former quarterback Manning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
ARI
D-backs, in box scores
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
ARI
D-backs, in box scores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
STEM
Flower holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
STEM
Flower holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
SPOOL
Thread holder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
SPOOL
Thread holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
SSN
Fig. in a background check
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
SSN
Fig. in a background check
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
ACCT
Bank holding: Abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
ACCT
Bank holding: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
ARK
Torah holder
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
ARK
Torah holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
VASE
Bouquet holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
VASE
Bouquet holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
SKY
Rainbow backdrop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
SKY
Rainbow backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
OVENRACKS
Cookie sheet holders
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
OVENRACKS
Cookie sheet holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
PALEO
Throwback diet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
PALEO
Throwback diet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
EAR
AirPod holder
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
EAR
AirPod holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
LIVEDJ
Club record holder?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
LIVEDJ
Club record holder?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
ALIST
Group with many household names
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
ALIST
Group with many household names
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
WIT
One with snappy comebacks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
WIT
One with snappy comebacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
FLY
Household pest with wings
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
FLY
Household pest with wings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
MOUSE
Household pest with a tail
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
MOUSE
Household pest with a tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
GTI
VW hatchback
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
GTI
VW hatchback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
TEE
Kicker's holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
TEE
Kicker's holder
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
SIMCARDS
Some chip holders
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
SIMCARDS
Some chip holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
BUN
Hot dog holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
BUN
Hot dog holder
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
REF
Cardholder?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
REF
Cardholder?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
MOONWALK
Dance move also known as a backslide
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
MOONWALK
Dance move also known as a backslide
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
STEMS
Bud holders
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
STEMS
Bud holders
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
EMUS
Outback birds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
EMUS
Outback birds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
WALLETS
Money holders
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
WALLETS
Money holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
RELAPSE
Setback
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
RELAPSE
Setback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ECCE
Behold, in Latin
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
ECCE
Behold, in Latin
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
INPUT
Helpful feedback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
INPUT
Helpful feedback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
MUG
Coffee holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
MUG
Coffee holder
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
CHIN
Viola holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
CHIN
Viola holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
PEN
Stock holder?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
PEN
Stock holder?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
PETTY
Like one who holds grudges
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
PETTY
Like one who holds grudges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
WHALECALF
Baby humpback
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
WHALECALF
Baby humpback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
GORILLA
Silverback, for one
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
GORILLA
Silverback, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
RADON
Dangerous household gas
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
RADON
Dangerous household gas
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
POTS
Gold holders by rainbows
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
POTS
Gold holders by rainbows
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
PAN
Gold holder by a river
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
PAN
Gold holder by a river
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
HIKE
Go backpacking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
HIKE
Go backpacking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
ACCORDIONFOLDER
File holder at a music store?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
ACCORDIONFOLDER
File holder at a music store?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
ROD
Curtain holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
ROD
Curtain holder
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
COBB
Slugger Ty who holds the record for most career steals of home plate
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
COBB
Slugger Ty who holds the record for most career steals of home plate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
STEREO
Record holder?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
STEREO
Record holder?
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
NOLAN
Pitcher Ryan who holds the MLB record for career strikeouts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
NOLAN
Pitcher Ryan who holds the MLB record for career strikeouts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
TONEARM
Needle holder
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
TONEARM
Needle holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
KEEP
Castle stronghold
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
KEEP
Castle stronghold
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
EBATE
Online cash-back offer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
EBATE
Online cash-back offer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
EVAL
Feedback for a prof
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
EVAL
Feedback for a prof
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
OWNER
Deed holder
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
OWNER
Deed holder
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
LINEMEN
They protect or rush the quarterback
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
LINEMEN
They protect or rush the quarterback
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
SOLO
Without backup
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
SOLO
Without backup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
LOSS
Sports setback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
LOSS
Sports setback
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
AROD
Nickname of the slugger who holds the MLB record for most career grand slams
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
AROD
Nickname of the slugger who holds the MLB record for most career grand slams
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
OVENRACK
Roasting pan holder
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
OVENRACK
Roasting pan holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
ARKS
Torah holders
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
ARKS
Torah holders
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
SASH
Merit badge holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
SASH
Merit badge holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
MITTS
Cookie sheet holders
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
MITTS
Cookie sheet holders
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
PITAS
Falafel holders
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
PITAS
Falafel holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
BAG
Grocery holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
BAG
Grocery holder
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
IPODS
Retired record holders?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
IPODS
Retired record holders?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
DINGO
Outback pack member
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
DINGO
Outback pack member
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
CAKE
Candle holder, sometimes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
CAKE
Candle holder, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
LOGS
Record holders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
LOGS
Record holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
COHO
Salmon hidden in "taco holder"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
COHO
Salmon hidden in "taco holder"
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
ESPY
Best Comeback Athlete, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
ESPY
Best Comeback Athlete, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
EVEL
Knievel who holds the world record for most bones broken in a lifetime
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
EVEL
Knievel who holds the world record for most bones broken in a lifetime
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
SETS
Theater backdrops
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
1%
SETS
Theater backdrops
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
GRE
*CGI-ready background
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
GRE
*CGI-ready background
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
CAN
Baked beans holder
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
CAN
Baked beans holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
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Limp Bizkit genre
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Without bias
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Pitney's partner
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Course absent at a dim sum or tapas restaurant
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Increments of time spent on an assembly line?
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"Seinfeld" role for Julia
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Priceless?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Hold back" have?
We found 5 exact solutions and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DETAIN (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Hold back"?
The best answer for "Hold back" is DETAIN with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include INHIBIT (7 letters), RESTRAIN (8 letters), DAM (3 letters).
Where has "Hold back" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 9 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Universal Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on April 13, 2025.