Filed from 2 published puzzles

RETARDS

Set to 2 different clues across 2 published puzzles, most often “Holds back” — The New York Times, Friday, 30 May 1997.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Holds backonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 30 May 1997

  • Encumbersonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 16 March 1996