Answer: detains

AnswerCrossword Clue
DETAINS

Retards

DETAINS

Keeps from proceeding

DETAINS

Holds for a while

DETAINS
Holds, as for questioning
DETAINS
Keeps under guard
DETAINSLocks up for a while
DETAINSChecks
DETAINSStops
DETAINSHolds back
DETAINSHolds in custody
DETAINSKeeps back
DETAINSStops.
DETAINSConfines.
DETAINSKeeps in custody.
DETAINSCauses to remain.
DETAINSWithholds.
DETAINSKeeps in custody
DETAINSHolds for questioning