The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CLINGS which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2013.
Keeps close crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CLINGS | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Keeps close
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- clock-watcher
- surveillant
- blanket
- button
- cover
- eyes
- gate
- guard
- heart
- hearts
- hold
- keeper
Crossword Answer definitions
CLINGS 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.
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