Cryptic crossword clue
Wrong to have held one back — it holds wicked things 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MENORAH

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The straight part
We know that "it holds wicked things/a" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it holds wicked things/a = menorah.
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 MENORAH mean?

MENORAH noun
  1. A holy candelabrum with seven branches used in the Temple of Jerusalem.
  2. A candelabrum (hanukkiah) with nine branches used in Jewish worship on Hanukkah.

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