The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LASTS , but the solution may also be CLINGS which is one of the most recent solution (2014 in New York Times).
Holds on crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LASTS | 33 % | 5 |
| WAITS | 33 % | 5 |
| CLINGS | 33 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Holds on
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- hold with
- holding
- hold to
- hold good
- hold in
- hold on
- hold fast
- hold up
- hold out
- hold down
- hold tight
- hold true
Crossword Answer definitions
LASTS verb- To perform, carry out.
- To endure, continue over time.
- To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.
- A tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes.
- To shape with a last; to fasten or fit to a last; to place smoothly on a last.
- A burden; load; a cargo; freight.
- A measure of weight or quantity, varying in designation depending on the goods concerned.
- An old English (and Dutch) measure of the carrying capacity of a ship, equal to two tons.
- A load of some commodity with reference to its weight and commercial value.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result LASTS
- Holds out
- Continues
- Continues on
- Doesn't break down
- Stays with it
- Shoemaker's mounts
- Doesn't go bad
- Endures
- Holds up
- Shoe trees
More clues leading to the result WAITS
- Hangs around
- Remains
- Gravel-voiced singer Tom
- Shows patience
- Bides one's time
- Stands in line
- Sits tight
- See 19-Across
- Delays
- Periods of inactivity