Crossword Answer For
One holding things back?
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword June 26, 2024 Answers
The LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from June 26, 2024 featured the clue "One holding things back?", and we've found 175 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to LEVEE as the most likely solution — it's 5 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
Answer For One holding things back?:
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175 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LEVEE
One holding things back?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2024
99%
LEVEE
One holding things back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2024
10%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
10%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
SASSES
Talks back to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
5%
SASSES
Talks back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
5%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
ONEPAIR
Paltry poker holding
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
ONEPAIR
Paltry poker holding
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
HERE
"Come back __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
HERE
"Come back __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
SASS
Talk back to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
SASS
Talk back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
RECANTS
Takes back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
RECANTS
Takes back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
ATONE
Square things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
5%
ATONE
Square things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
5%
RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
5%
RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
5%
UNDO
Go back a step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
UNDO
Go back a step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
RESTORE
Put back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
RESTORE
Put back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
5%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
5%
ACCT
Bank holding: Abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
5%
ACCT
Bank holding: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
5%
ECHO
Bounce back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
ECHO
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
EBBS
Flows back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
5%
EBBS
Flows back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
5%
RESET
Go back to zero
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
5%
RESET
Go back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
5%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
5%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
5%
RETREAD
Go back over
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
RETREAD
Go back over
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
5%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
5%
SITON
Hold back, as information
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
SITON
Hold back, as information
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
RALLY
Bounce back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
RALLY
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
REVISITS
Comes back to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
REVISITS
Comes back to
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
REENTER
Go back in
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
REENTER
Go back in
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
EARS
Hearing things
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
EARS
Hearing things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
REVIVE
Bring back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
REVIVE
Bring back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
EBB
Flow back to sea
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
EBB
Flow back to sea
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
PAT
___ on the back
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
PAT
___ on the back
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
HANG
Kick back (with)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
HANG
Kick back (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
REPO
Take back, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
REPO
Take back, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
REMAND
Send back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
REMAND
Send back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
COW
Cash back?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
COW
Cash back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
PRUNE
Cut back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
PRUNE
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
ECHOES
Bounces back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
ECHOES
Bounces back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
LIED
Made things up
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
LIED
Made things up
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
TERMS
Stretch-y things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
TERMS
Stretch-y things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
SIMILES
Like things?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
SIMILES
Like things?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
HIND
Like back legs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
HIND
Like back legs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
ASH
Sign that things got pretty heated?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
5%
ASH
Sign that things got pretty heated?
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
5%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
5%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
5%
DEARLY
How things may be missed or paid for
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
5%
DEARLY
How things may be missed or paid for
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
5%
NINE
Number of things in a nonet
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
5%
NINE
Number of things in a nonet
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
5%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
RECLAIM
Win back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
RECLAIM
Win back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
INEEDAWIN
"Hope things get better for me"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
INEEDAWIN
"Hope things get better for me"
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
5%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
5%
AFT
Toward the back, to a pirate
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
AFT
Toward the back, to a pirate
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
EYES
Seeing things
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
5%
EYES
Seeing things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
5%
EVILS
Unholy things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
5%
EVILS
Unholy things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
5%
SETS
Groups of things
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
5%
SETS
Groups of things
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
5%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
LETITRIP
Held nothing back
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
PARE
Cut back
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
5%
PARE
Cut back
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
ASITIS
"The way things stand ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
5%
ASITIS
"The way things stand ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
5%
ODDSANDENDS
Miscellaneous things ... and what the indicated letters in the starred clues' answers are?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
ODDSANDENDS
Miscellaneous things ... and what the indicated letters in the starred clues' answers are?
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
PAGES
Oft-turned things in a spy thriller
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
5%
PAGES
Oft-turned things in a spy thriller
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
5%
OWES
Needs to pay back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
5%
OWES
Needs to pay back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
5%
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
5%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
5%
ART
Class that may send one back to the drawing board
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
5%
ART
Class that may send one back to the drawing board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
5%
TAPDANCE
Make things click onstage?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
5%
TAPDANCE
Make things click onstage?
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
5%
ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
5%
ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
5%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
5%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
5%
GHOST
Not text back
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
5%
GHOST
Not text back
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
PATS
__ on the back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
PATS
__ on the back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
FLEWHOME
Came back from vacation
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
FLEWHOME
Came back from vacation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
SQUISHEDGAME
Result of holding a Nintendo DS too tightly?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
SQUISHEDGAME
Result of holding a Nintendo DS too tightly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
HOMEATLAST
"So glad to be back from my trip!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
HOMEATLAST
"So glad to be back from my trip!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
NYLONSTOCKINGS
Hose that may have a seam up the back
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
NYLONSTOCKINGS
Hose that may have a seam up the back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
5%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
5%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
5%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
5%
ZOO
Where the wild things are
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
5%
ZOO
Where the wild things are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
5%
RECEDED
Drew back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
5%
RECEDED
Drew back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
5%
DETAINS
Holds back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
5%
DETAINS
Holds back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
5%
HESITATE
Hang back
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
5%
HESITATE
Hang back
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
5%
RESTART
Go back to square one
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
RESTART
Go back to square one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
RECEDE
Go back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
5%
RECEDE
Go back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
LETSRIP
Holds nothing back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
5%
LETSRIP
Holds nothing back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
BUTTDIAL
Call made behind one's back?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
5%
BUTTDIAL
Call made behind one's back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
5%
BIONICEYES
Seeing things that aren't natural?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
5%
BIONICEYES
Seeing things that aren't natural?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
5%
SPAS
Places to kick back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
5%
SPAS
Places to kick back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
5%
NAMES
First, middle or last things
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
5%
NAMES
First, middle or last things
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
5%
SACRA
Lower back bones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
5%
SACRA
Lower back bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
5%
FACES
Rude things to make
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
5%
FACES
Rude things to make
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
5%
RECALL
Take back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
5%
RECALL
Take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
5%
RAVED
Said great things
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
5%
RAVED
Said great things
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
5%
EGOS
Easily inflated or bruised things
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
5%
EGOS
Easily inflated or bruised things
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
PALEO
Throwback diet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
PALEO
Throwback diet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 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%
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%
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%
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%
FLAK
Pushback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 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%
EMUS
Outback birds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
EMUS
Outback birds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
RELAPSE
Setback
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
RELAPSE
Setback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 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%
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%
HIKE
Go backpacking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
HIKE
Go backpacking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
DINGO
Outback pack member
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
DINGO
Outback pack member
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 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%
GRE
*CGI-ready background
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
GRE
*CGI-ready background
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
BRA
Garment that rarely works with a backless gown
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
BRA
Garment that rarely works with a backless gown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
DOESTOO
Playground comeback
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
DOESTOO
Playground comeback
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
OVER
Bend ___ backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
OVER
Bend ___ backward
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
MAYE
Patriots quarterback Drake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
MAYE
Patriots quarterback Drake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
LEEK
*Ship's backbone
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
LEEK
*Ship's backbone
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
SNAG
Minor setback
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
SNAG
Minor setback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
BADSNAP
*Problematic backward pass in football
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
BADSNAP
*Problematic backward pass in football
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
STABLECOINS
Gold-backed cryptocurrencies, e.g.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
1%
STABLECOINS
Gold-backed cryptocurrencies, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
1%
CRISSCROSS
Pattern for shoelaces or the starred clues' answers (forward and backward!)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
CRISSCROSS
Pattern for shoelaces or the starred clues' answers (forward and backward!)
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
DONTBETONIT
"I'd have a backup plan"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
1%
DONTBETONIT
"I'd have a backup plan"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
SPARETIRE
Freeway backup?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
SPARETIRE
Freeway backup?
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
MASTER
Learn backward and forward
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
MASTER
Learn backward and forward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
JOHNDEERETOYS
Green-and-yellow farm playthings for kids
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
1%
JOHNDEERETOYS
Green-and-yellow farm playthings for kids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
1%
FAMILYTREEHOUSE
Four-bed, three-bath digs in the backyard?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
1%
FAMILYTREEHOUSE
Four-bed, three-bath digs in the backyard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on June 26, 2024
"Good heavens!"
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Novelize, perhaps
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Old-school cool
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Star-nosed diggers
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Skin care brand
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United
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*Swimmer that can expand to three times its normal size
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Boy of the fam
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Not needing an MD's script
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"Black-ish" father
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "One holding things back?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 175 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LEVEE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "One holding things back?"?
The best answer for "One holding things back?" is LEVEE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "One holding things back?" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on June 26, 2024.