Holds power crossword clue
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RULES — the 5-letter solution to “Holds power”, entered at 13 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 24, 2022.
About this clue
“Holds power” appeared as 13 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 24, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on January 20, 2026.
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What is the answer to “Holds power”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, January 24, 2022, the answer to “Holds power” is RULES — 5 letters, entered at 13 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 power” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been RULES, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with R.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.