The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word FEE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2019.
Retainer crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| FEE | 93 % | 3 |
| DIKE | 3 % | 4 |
| HENCHMAN | 3 % | 8 |
| VASSAL | 3 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Retainer
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- consideration
- servant
- retention
- retaining
- retrieval
- fixing
- recovery
- stop
- restraint
- allowance
- provision
- subjection
Crossword Answer definitions
FEE noun- (feudal law) A right to the use of a superior's land, as a stipend for services to be performed; also, the land so held; a fief.
- An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services.
- An estate of inheritance in land, either absolute and without limitation to any particular class of heirs (fee simple) or limited to a particular class of heirs (fee tail).
- Property; owndom; estate.
- Money paid or bestowed; payment; emolument.
- A prize or reward. Only used in the set phrase "A finder's fee" in Modern English.
- A monetary payment charged for professional services.
- To reward for services performed, or to be performed; to recompense; to hire or keep in hire; hence, to bribe.
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 FEE
- Charge
- Emolument
- Finder's follower
- Giant's incantation starter
- Giant's syllable
- Lab charge
- Cost
- Finder's, for one
- Fixed charge
- Rate
More clues leading to the result DIKE
- Flood deterrent
- Netherlands sight
- Bank edifice
- Big water holder
- Flood prevention
- Benelux barrier
- Flood preventer
- Water barrier
- Flood-control embankment
- Flood-preventing embankment
More clues leading to the result HENCHMAN
- Unscrupulous follower.
- Faithful follower.
- Retainer
- Obedient follower
- Cohort
- Villain's assistant
- Partner in crime
- Villain's underling
- Criminal's minion
- Trusted supporter