Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Insists chief isn't a criminal.
9 letter answer(s) to insists chief isn't a criminal
MAINTAINS
have and exercise; "wield power and authority"
keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"; "hold in place"; "She always held herself as a lady"; "The students keep me on my toes"
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up the building"; "children must be taught to conserve our national heritage"; "The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts"
maintain by writing regular records; "keep a diary"; "maintain a record"; "keep notes"
maintain for use and service; "I keep a car in the countryside"; "She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips"
state categorically
state or assert; "He maintained his innocence"
stick to correctly or closely;
supply with necessities and support; "She alone sustained her family"; "The money will sustain our good cause"; "There's little to earn a
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