The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MAINSTAYS which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2020.
Old standbys crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MAINSTAYS | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Old standbys
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- militia
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Crossword Answer definitions
MAINSTAYS noun- A chief support.
- Someone or something that can be depended on to make a regular contribution.
- A stabilising rope from the top of the mainmast to the bottom of the foremast.
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