The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word AFFIRMS which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2004.
Upholds crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| AFFIRMS | 33 % | 7 |
| BACKS | 33 % | 5 |
| MAINTAINS | 33 % | 9 |
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
AFFIRMS verb- To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.
- To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true.
- To support or encourage.
- To make firm; to confirm, or ratify; especially to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appellate court for review.
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 AFFIRMS
- Decides, as in appellate court
- States before the court
- Declares solemnly
- Upholds
- Ratifies.
- States positively.
- States positively
- Corroborates
- Swears to
- Validates
More clues leading to the result BACKS
- Supports on Kickstarter
- Puts money on
- Supports
- Stands behind
- Places for pats
- Helps (a start-up) start up
- Pigskin carriers
- Behind-the-line men
- Puts up money for, as a play
- Invests in