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Retain Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 29/05/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning
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 s...
Hint 2: Synonyms
OWN, KEEP, HOLD
Hint 3: Best answers
OWN, KEEP, HOLD

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All 19 answers for Retain

Retain with 3 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
OWN3

Retain with 4 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
KEEP4
HOLD4
HELD4
KEPT4

Retain with 5 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
HOLDS5
KEEPS5

Retain with 6 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
KEEP ON6

Retain with 7 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
HOLDING7
KEEPING7
RETAINS7

Retain with 8 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
CONTINUE8
HOLD BACK8
KEEP BACK8
RETAINED8

Retain with 9 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
CONTINUED9
CONTINUES9
RETAINING9

Retain with 10 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
CONTINUING10

Synonyms for Retain

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What's the best solution for Retain?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Retain is OWN. Other possible answers include KEEP, HOLD, continue, continued, continues, continuing, held, hold back, among others.

How many solutions are there for Retain?

We have found 19 possible answers for the crossword clue Retain.

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What is another word for Retain?

We list 18 synonyms related to Retain. Common alternatives include HELD, HOLD, KEEP, KEPT.

Which crosswords feature clues like Retain?

Clues like Retain often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Cryptic, The i Paper, The Independent Inquisitor, Sunday Express, Daily Mail Quick, among others.


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