“Hold back”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Hold back”, last seen on July 22, 2026.

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A 6-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

IMPEDE

The answer to “Hold back” is IMPEDE

Letters6

DirectionAcross

PublishedJul 22, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Hold back” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is IMPEDE — a 6-letter word that begins with I and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Hold back”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Hold back” is IMPEDE — a 6-letter across entry from the July 22, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

IMPEDE has 6 letters — 3 vowels and 3 consonants.

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