Keep Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Keep?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Keep is LAST. Other possible answers include STOW, HAVE, RETAIN, STRONGHOLD, FORTRESS, LEAVEIN, HANGONTO, bread and butter, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Keep?

We have found 80 possible answers for the crossword clue Keep.

Q: What is another word for Keep?

We list 73 synonyms related to Keep. Common alternatives include HELD, HOLD, KEPT, SAVE.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Keep?

Clues like Keep often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Specialist, Sunday Mirror, The Observer Speedy, Daily Star, Financial Times Polymath, among others.

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These include 8 published crossword answers plus related synonyms.

Crossword clue last updated: 25/01/2026

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Hints for “Keep”

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Hint 1: Meaning

a cell in a jail or prison .

Hint 2: Synonyms

LAST, STOW, HAVE

Hint 3: Best answers

LAST, STOW, HAVE

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Best answers for Keep

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8 letters

6 letters

RETAIN

All 80 answers for Keep

Keep with 4 letters (8)

Answer	Letters
LAST	4
STOW	4
HAVE	4
GO ON	4
HELD	4
HOLD	4
KEPT	4
SAVE	4

Keep with 5 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
HOLDS	5
KEEPS	5
SAVED	5
SAVES	5

Keep with 6 letters (6)

Answer	Letters
RETAIN	6
DONJON	6
HOLD ON	6
KEEP ON	6
LIVING	6
SAVING	6

Keep with 7 letters (13)

Answer	Letters
LEAVEIN	7
DONJONS	7
DUNGEON	7
GO ALONG	7
HOLDING	7
KEEPING	7
LIVINGS	7

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OBSERVE	7
PREVENT	7
PROCEED	7
RETAINS	7
SUPPORT	7
SUSTAIN	7

Keep with 8 letters (18)

Answer	Letters
FORTRESS	8
HANGONTO	8
CONTINUE	8
DUNGEONS	8
HOLD BACK	8
HOLD OPEN	8
KEEP BACK	8

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KEEP OPEN	8
MAINTAIN	8
OBSERVED	8
OBSERVES	8
PRESERVE	8
PREVENTS	8
PROCEEDS	8
RESTRAIN	8
RETAINED	8
SUPPORTS	8
SUSTAINS	8

Keep with 9 letters (13)

Answer	Letters
CELEBRATE	9
CONTINUED	9
CONTINUES	9
MAINTAINS	9
OBSERVING	9
PRESERVED	9
PRESERVES	9

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PREVENTED	9
PROCEEDED	9
RESTRAINS	9
RETAINING	9
STAY FRESH	9
SUSTAINED	9

Keep with 10 letters (12)

Answer	Letters
STRONGHOLD	10
CELEBRATED	10
CELEBRATES	10
CONTINUING	10
LIVELIHOOD	10
MAINTAINED	10
PRESERVING	10

Show all 12 answers

PREVENTING	10
PROCEEDING	10
RESTRAINED	10
SUSTAINING	10
SUSTENANCE	10

Keep with 11 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
CELEBRATING	11
LIVELIHOODS	11
MAINTAINING	11
RESTRAINING	11
SUSTENANCES	11

Keep with 14 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
BREAD AND BUTTER	14

Synonyms for Keep

We found 73 synonyms.

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BREAD AND BUTTER

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Need a hand? Solving guide for “Keep”

What's the best solution for Keep?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Keep is LAST. Other possible answers include STOW, HAVE, RETAIN, STRONGHOLD, FORTRESS, LEAVEIN, HANGONTO, bread and butter, among others.

How many solutions are there for Keep?

We have found 80 possible answers for the crossword clue Keep.

How do I find a solution for Keep?

Use the length filters to match the number of squares in your grid, then type any letters you already have into the solver. You can also browse every listed answer below, or try a similar clue if this wording is slightly different.

What is another word for Keep?

We list 73 synonyms related to Keep. Common alternatives include HELD, HOLD, KEPT, SAVE.

Which crosswords feature clues like Keep?

Clues like Keep often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Specialist, Sunday Mirror, The Observer Speedy, Daily Star, Financial Times Polymath, among others.

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