Holds back crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with S and has 5 letters.
STEMS — the 5-letter solution to “Holds back”, entered at 45 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 13, 2025.
About this clue
“Holds back” appeared as 45 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 13, 2025, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on February 6, 2026.
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What is the answer to “Holds back”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, February 13, 2025, the answer to “Holds back” is STEMS — 5 letters, entered at 45 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Holds back” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been STEMS, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with S.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.