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Held in suspense (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bated

'held in suspense' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for bated that I've seen before include "Reduced (referring to breath)" , "Moderated, the breath in anticipation, say" , "With - breath means in great suspense" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and The New York Times.
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