| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| RESERVED | Held | |
| DEEPSEATED | Long-held | |
| PORTABLE | Hand-held | |
| LASTED | Held on | |
| CLUNG | Held on | |
| CLAMPED | Held firmly | |
| CLASPED | Held firmly | |
| NURSED | Held gently | |
| SUSPENDED | Held over | |
| BELIEVED | Held faith | |
| RESISTED | Held out | |
| EXTENDED | Held out | |
| CLUTCHED | Held firmly | |
| LOVED | Held dear | |
| SUPPRESSED | Held down | |
| RESTRAINED | Held back | |
| SPARKLER | Hand-held firework | |
| BLAMED | Held responsible | |
| GRENADE | Hand-held explosive | |
| TENETS | Held principles | |
| RULED | Held power | |
| STEMMED | Held back | |
| HAND | Cards held | |
| TENET | Held principle | |
| DELAYED | Held up | |