Took back (5)
'took back' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for retracted that I've seen before include "Withdrew a previous statement" , "Drawn in - withdrawn" , "Took back (statement)" , "Sheathed" , "Recanted, pulled back" .)
'took back' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.