Retained Crossword Clue – 2 Answers (4 Letters)

Q: What's the best solution for Retained?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Retained is HELD. Other possible answers include KEPT.

Q: How many solutions are there for Retained?

We have found 2 possible answers for the crossword clue Retained.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Retained?

Clues like Retained often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Observer Speedy, Mail on Sunday, The Guardian Prize, The Times Specialist, The Sun Two Speed, among others.

4 letter answer(s) to retained

HELD

aim, point, or direct; "Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames"
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"; "please hold a table at Maxim's"
assert or affirm; "Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"
be capable of holding or containing; "This box won't take all the items"; "The flask holds one gallon"
be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point"
be pertinent or relevant or applicable; "The same laws apply to you!"; "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"; "The same rules go for everyone"
be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's h

KEPT

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded; "unbroken promises"; "promises kept"
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 staff"; "Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on"; "We kept the work going as long as we could"; "She retained her composure"; "this garment retains its shape even after many washings"
behave as expected during of holidays or rites;
conform one's action or practice to;
continue a certain state, condition, or activity; "Keep on working!"; "We continued to work into the night"; "Keep smiling"; "We went on working until well past midnight"
fail to spoil or rot; "These potatoes keep for a long time"
have as a supply; "I always keep batteries in the freezer"; "keep food for a week in the pantry"; "She keeps a si

Frequently asked questions about ‘Retained’

What's the best solution for Retained?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Retained is HELD. Other possible answers include KEPT.

How many solutions are there for Retained?

We have found 2 possible answers for the crossword clue Retained.

Which crosswords feature clues like Retained?

Clues like Retained often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Observer Speedy, Mail on Sunday, The Guardian Prize, The Times Specialist, The Sun Two Speed, among others.

Clue	Answers
Set aside	13
Maintained	7
Looked after	6
In reserve	4
Believed	3
Embraced	3
Saved	3
Grasped	2
Held on to	2
Preserved	2
Clasped	1
Defended successfully	1
Detained	1
Detained three lads on a regular basis	1
Didn't break	1
Didn't give away	1
Didn't give way	1
Didn't go stale	1
Didn't hand off	1
Didn't part with	1
Didn't spoil	1
Didn't surrender	1
Grasped; retained	1
Gripped	1
Had in hand	1
Had in stock	1
Held back	1
In custody	1
Kept in custody	1
Kind of woman	1
Not allowed to go	1
Remained fast	1
Remained valid	1
Stayed fresh	1
That man with £500 set aside	1
Was of the opinion	1

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