The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ENCASES , but the solution may also be CONTAINS which is one of the most recent solution (2025 in New York Times).
Holds within crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ENCASES | 50 % | 7 |
| CONTAINS | 50 % | 8 |
Why may CONTAINS be the right solution?
The word "contains" means to hold within or to include. In this context, "Holds within" is a clue that suggests the answer "CONTAINS" as it directly relates to the definition of the word.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Holds within
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- contains
- encloses
- envelops
- girdle
- angiosperm
- bail
- block
- check
- clamp
- collet
- cylinder
- foot
Crossword Answer definitions
ENCASES verb- To enclose, as in a case.
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 ENCASES
- Wraps
- Indulges in boxing?
- Shuts up
- Surrounds with a cover
- Covers completely
- Protects, in a way
- Protects, as in a museum
- Sheathes
- Fully surrounds
- Packs, in a way