The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word KEPT , but the solution may also be CLUNG which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Held on to crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| KEPT | 84 % | 4 |
| CLASPED | 11 % | 7 |
| CLUNG | 3 % | 5 |
| SAVED | 3 % | 5 |
Why may CLUNG be the right solution?
"CLUNG" is the right solution because it means to hold on tightly to something or someone. It fits the clue "Held on (to)" perfectly.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Held on to
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- retained
- kept
- accepted
- account
- anticipated
- apprehended
- arrange
- arranged
- arrest
- arrested
- asserted
- been
Crossword Answer definitions
KEPT verb- To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
- (heading) To hold the status of something.
- (heading) To hold or be held in a state.
- To wait for, keep watch for.
- To act as wicket-keeper.
- To take care; to be solicitous; to watch.
- To be in session; to take place.
- To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.
- (by extension) To visit (a place) often; to frequent.
- To observe or celebrate (a holiday).
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