Holds off Crossword Clue
10 letters · New York Times · Saturday, February 5, 2011 · 30-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between September 1997 and February 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 5, 2011 · 30-Down · 10 letters
WITHSTANDS0 of 10 letters revealed
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resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
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10 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 7, 1997.DETERS6 lettersanswer page
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