The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TENACIOUS , but the solution may also be GRIPPING which is one of the most recent solution (2015 in Newsday).
Holding firmly crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TENACIOUS | 50 % | 9 |
| GRIPPING | 50 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Holding firmly
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- grasping
- clutching
- gripping
- seizing
- grab
- arresting
- grasp
- grabbing
- hand
- grip
- take
- catch
Crossword Answer definitions
TENACIOUS adjective- Clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.
- Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.
- Holding together; cohesive.
- Having a good memory; retentive.
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