The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CLING which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2011.
Adhere closely crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CLING | 50 % | 5 |
| CLEAVE | 50 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Adhere closely
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- cleave
- cling
- clinging
- cleaved
- cleaving
- karaite
- clannish
- glue
- stick
- sticks
- conglutinant
- apply
Crossword Answer definitions
CLING noun- Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.
- Adherence; attachment; devotion
- To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
- To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.
- To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
- To cause to dry up or wither.
- To dry up or wither.
- (with preposition to) to be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on
- To produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result CLING
- Hold on
- Hang onto
- Be codependent, say
- Peach
- Hang on
- Stick
- Hang on tight
- Hold tight
- Prolong an embrace, say
- Hang on (to)