Crossword clue
“Held in check”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
REINEDLetters6
Starts withR
Ends withD
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Held in check” ran in the Newsday Crossword on November 6, 2025 as Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with R and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Held in check” clue?+
The answer is REINED (6 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of November 6, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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