The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word IMPAIRED
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More clues leading to the result IMPAIRED
- One politician shown to be damaged
- This writer’s got a partner diminished in strength
- Spoilt brat’s broadcast
- Injured goblin getting a bumpy ride
- Challenged self-description of one who’s married?
- Undermined MP’s excuse for not voting
- I’m married, and spoiled
- I’m mated, being handicapped
- Demon broadcast, defective
- Admission by married person caused damage
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The straight part
We know that "held back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case held back = impaired.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does IMPAIRED mean?
IMPAIRED verb- To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
- To grow worse; to deteriorate.
- A criminal charge for driving a vehicle while impaired.
- Rendered less effective.
- Inebriated, drunk.