The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word UNSHED which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2023.
Held back, as tears crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| UNSHED | 100 % | 6 |
Why may UNSHED be the right solution?
The answer "UNSHED" is the right solution because it means tears that have not been released or held back.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Held back, as tears
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Crossword Answer definitions
UNSHED adjective- That has not been shed.
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