The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MAINTAINS , but the solution may also be AFFIRMS which is one of the most recent solution (2004 in Newsday).
Upholds crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MAINTAINS | 33 % | 9 |
| AFFIRMS | 33 % | 7 |
| BACKS | 33 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Upholds
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- bear on
- maintain
- carry on
- continue
- preserve
- abides
- acknowledges
- adheres
- admits
- advocates
- affirms
- alleges
Crossword Answer definitions
MAINTAINS verb- To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.
- To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).
- To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert.
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 MAINTAINS
More clues leading to the result AFFIRMS
- Decides, as in appellate court
- States before the court
- Declares solemnly
- Upholds
- Ratifies.
- States positively.
- States positively
- Corroborates
- Swears to
- Validates