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The Clue

Keep from leaving (6 letter answer)

The Answer

DETAIN

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Notes

The answer DETAIN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.

Related Clues

Checks
Confine
Hold back
Hold in custody
Hold for questioning
Hold up
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Definition

DETAIN as a verb:

1. (confine, detain) = deprive of freedom; take into confinement
2. (stay, detain, delay) = stop or halt; "Please stay the bloodshed!"
3. (delay, detain, hold up) = cause to be slowed down or delayed; "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"; "she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform"