Hold on to - Crossword Clue

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 12/06/2026

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Hold on to.

4 letter answer(s) to hold on to

  1. a cell in a jail or prison
  2. allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature; "We cannot continue several servants any longer"; "She retains a lawyer"; "The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff"; "Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on"; "We kept the work going as long as we could"; "She retained her composure"; "this garment retains its shape even after many washings"
  3. behave as expected during of holidays or rites;
  4. conform one's action or practice to;
  5. continue a certain state, condition, or activity; "Keep on working!"; "We continued to work into the night"; "Keep smiling"; "We went on working until well past midnight"
  6. fail to spoil or rot; "These potatoes keep for a long time"
  7. have as a supply; "I always keep batteries in the freezer"; "keep food for a week in the pantry"; "She keeps a sixpack and a week's worth of supplies in the refrigerator"
  8. hold and

6 letter answer(s) to hold on to

  1. allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature; "We cannot continue several servants any longer"; "She retains a lawyer"; "The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff"; "Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on"; "We kept the work going as long as we could"; "She retained her composure"; "this garment retains its shape even after many washings"
  2. hold back within; "This soil retains water"; "I retain this drug for a long time"; "the dam retains the water"
  3. keep in one's mind; "I cannot retain so much information"
  4. secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree"

Frequently asked questions about ‘Hold on to’

What's the best solution for Hold on to?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Hold on to is KEEP. Other possible answers include RETAIN.

How many solutions are there for Hold on to?

We have found 2 possible answers for the crossword clue Hold on to.

Which crosswords feature clues like Hold on to?

Clues like Hold on to often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Daily Telegraph Daily, The Times Specialist, Evening Standard, The i Paper, The Independent, among others.


Other crossword clues with similar answers to 'Hold on to'

ClueAnswers
Hold11
Maintain11
Keep8
Keep back5
Hoard4
Maintenance3
Retain3
Uphold3
Withhold3
Castle part2
Not give up2
Castle stronghold1
Employ a couple of Ethiopians during bad weather1
Fixed rate home secure for future1
Glance up to see part of castle1
Hang on to ... or a word 1
Hang onto1
Have a quick look around Tower1
Have a quick look back1
Hire, as a lawyer1
Hire, as counsel1
Hold - fortress1
Keep check, receiving thanks1
Keep shower curtains outside for event1
Keep TA in control1
Look around in centre of castle1
Look over tower1
Main tower within the walls of a medieval castle1
Not forget1
Not go bad1
Not rot1
Not spoil1
Not toss1
Observe with a sly look back1
Opposite of throw away1
Part of a castle1
Pay due regard to board1
Refuse to release1
Retain possession of stronghold1
Retain; strong tower1
Retain; stronghold1
Stay fresh1
Subsistence1
Take a look when reversing and hold back1

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