The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DETAIN which also is the latest solution we found used in Washington Post in 2005.
Hold temporarily crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DETAIN | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Hold temporarily
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- detain
- buffer
- basting
- fort
- sequester
- tack
- brevet
- stave off
- buffing
- catch
- stay
- stop
Crossword Answer definitions
DETAIN verb- To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
- To put under custody.
- To keep back or from; to withhold.
- To seize goods for official purposes.
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