The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CLING , but the solution may also be DWELL ON which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Refuse to let go crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CLING | 50 % | 5 |
| DWELL ON | 50 % | 8 |
Why may DWELL-ON be the right solution?
"Dwell on" means to think or talk a lot about something, indicating a refusal to let go of a certain topic or issue. In the context of the clue, "refuse to let go" is a synonym for "dwell on," making it the correct answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Refuse to let go
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- balk
- balking
- release
- quit
- drop
- stop
- leave
- turn
- relinquish
- turned
- omit
- dismiss
Crossword Answer definitions
CLING 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.
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 CLING
- Hold on
- Hang onto
- Be codependent, say
- Peach
- Hang on
- Stick
- Hang on tight
- Hold tight
- Prolong an embrace, say
- Hang on (to)