Solutions Hold off has 9 entries with similar clues

• 7-letter words
• in-trayOffice work holder
• pelicanThe bird that can hold more in its beak than it can hold in its stomach
• deaconschurch office holders
• 8-letter words
• pooh-bahPerson holding many offices simultaneously
• 9-letter words
• incumbentCurrently holding office
• dignitaryA person holding high rank or office
• 11-letter words
• backbencherMember of parliament not holding office
• 12-letter words
• obedientiaryMonk or nun holding an office subordinate to the superior
• 14-letter words
• eminence-griseA person who exercises power or influence without holding an official position