Solved by Philippa Milds on 2 Mar 2023

Problem that's holding things up

4-letter solution for crosswords and word puzzles

The solution for the clue "Problem that's holding things up" in word puzzles and crosswords has 4 letters.

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Solution for "Problem that's holding things up"

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  • Sierra (S)
  • November (N)
  • Alpha (A)
  • Golf (G)

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Problem

The word "problem" originates from the Latin "problema", which means "enigma" or "conundrum". This Latin term is derived from "pro" meaning "before" and "blemma" meaning "blemish" or "enigma". In the 17th century, the word "problem" referred to a puzzle or enigma that needed to be solved.

Thats

The word "that" is derived from the Old English "þæt", which referred to a person or thing. Over time, the word evolved to become a pronoun used to indicate the subject of a sentence. In Middle English, "that" was used as a substitute for the word "which" or "what".

Holding

The word "holding" originates from the Old English "hældan", which referred to the act of grasping or grasping something firmly. This verb is related to the Proto-Germanic "*haldiz", which also meant "to grasp" or "to hold tight".

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