What is the answer to "Hold off" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Hold off" is DEFER (5 letters).

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Hold off WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the June 3, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

DEFER

5 letters · Across · last seen June 3, 2026

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