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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
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Retain with 7 letters (3)
Retain with 8 letters (4)
Retain with 9 letters (3)
Retain with 10 letters (1)
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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