The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RETAINED which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2006.
Kept in possession crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RETAINED | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Kept in possession
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- retained
- keep
- keeps
- check
- hand
- handing
- heel
- held
- hold
- holding
- interest
- keeping
Crossword Answer definitions
RETAINED verb- To keep in possession or use.
- To keep in one's pay or service.
- To employ by paying a retainer.
- To hold secure.
- To hold back (a pupil) instead of allowing them to advance to the next class or year.
- To restrain; to prevent.
- To belong; to pertain.
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