What's the most likely answer to Makes less of having begun to hold Charlie back crossword clue?

The most likely answer is DETRACTS .

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Makes less of having begun to hold Charlie back Crossword Clue Answer

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DETRACTS

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More clues leading to the result DETRACTS

Makes less of having begun to hold Charlie back
Began turning up carrying cargo, initially of spoils
Takes away pamphlets after editor’s become upset
Hauled back, Eliot takes away something

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What does DETRACTS mean?

DETRACTS verb

To take away; to withdraw or remove.
To take credit or reputation from; to defame or decry.

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