The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word LINGERING , but the solution may also be TIRELESS which is one of the most recent solution (2019 in LA Times).
Persistent crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LINGERING | 25 % | 9 |
| ABIDING | 25 % | 7 |
| TIRELESS | 25 % | 8 |
| CHRONIC | 25 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Persistent
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- lasting
- continual
- relentless
- unrelenting
- unforgettable
- haunting
- dogged
- obstinate
- tenacious
- stubborn
- obdurate
- diehard
Crossword Answer definitions
LINGERING verb- To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter.
- To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
- (often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.
- An act of lingering or waiting.
- That which lingers; a remnant.
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 LINGERING
More clues leading to the result ABIDING
- Constant
- Standing for
- Steadfast
- Continual
- Permanent
- Sojourning.
- Enduring.
- Permanent.
- Putting up with
- Persistent
More clues leading to the result TIRELESS
- Unflagging
- Indefatigable
- Persistent
- Indefatigable.
- Energetic
- Like a junkyard car
- Never stopping to 38-Across
- Like many a junkyard car