Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Mainstay.
6 letter answer(s) to mainstay
ANCHOR
a central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money"; "he is the linchpin of this firm"
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
fix firmly and stably; "anchor the lamppost in concrete"
last member of a relay team in swimming or running
secure a vessel with an anchor; "We anchored at Baltimore"
STAPLE
(usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn; "staple fibers vary widely in length"
a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables
material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities; "wheat is a staple crop"
paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together
secure or fasten with a staple or staples; "staple the papers together"
7 letter answer(s) to mainstay
BULWARK
a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural)
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down"
defend with a bulwark
8 letter answer(s) to mainstay
LINCHPIN
a central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money"; "he is the linchpin of this firm"
pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on
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