| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| MIRING | Holding back |
| TOTHEMAX | Without holding back |
| REINING | Holding back, with "in" |
| DAM | One that's holding back? |
| SOBRESISTERS | People holding back tears? |
| OPEN | Not holding back emotions |
| SIMPLYRED | "Holding Back the Years" band |
| COY | Holding back, in a way |
| TELAVIV | Revival, etc., holding back Mideast city (3,4) |
| AMMO | Commandant holding back stuff for the troops (4) |
| VPTASVI | Pacify a wise person holding us back (7) |
