| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| OWNS | Holds | |
| ENTHRALS | Holds spellbound | |
| UNDERVALUES | Holds cheap | |
| CURBS | Holds back | |
| ADJOURNS | Holds over | |
| GRIPS | Tight holds | |
| DELAYS | Holds up | |
| NURSES | Holds (grudge) | |
| BEARHUGS | Wrestling holds | |
| WRISTLOCKS | Wrestling holds | |
| SUSPENDS | Holds over | |
| REPRESSES | Holds back | |
| DOUBTS | Holds questionable | |
| GRASPS | Holds firmly | |
| WAITS | Holds back | |
| LASTS | Holds up | |
| CHERISHES | Holds dear | |
| REIGNS | Holds royal office | |
| SINGS | Holds a tune | |
| ADHERES | Holds fast (to) | |
| NUT | Eccentric holds bolt | |
| FREEZES | Holds absolutely still | |
| ENSHRINES | Holds as sacred | |
| SUPPORT | Sport holds up sponsor | |
| ART | Abstract holds back skill | |