Maintain Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Maintain?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Maintain is AVER. Other possible answers include KEEP, HOLD, AVOW, ASSERT, HAVE, AFFIRM, ALLEGE, CONTEND, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Maintain?

We have found 59 possible answers for the crossword clue Maintain.

Q: What is another word for Maintain?

We list 52 synonyms related to Maintain. Common alternatives include HELD, HOLD, KEEP, KEPT.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Maintain?

Clues like Maintain often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Sunday Express, Daily Mirror, The Times Specialist, The Sunday Times, The Guardian Quick, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 21/01/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

have and exercise; "wield power and authority" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

AVER, KEEP, HOLD

Hint 3: Best answers

AVER, KEEP, HOLD

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Best answers for Maintain

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CONTEND

All 59 answers for Maintain

Maintain with 4 letters (7)

Answer	Letters
AVER	4
KEEP	4
HOLD	4
AVOW	4
HAVE	4
HELD	4
KEPT	4

Maintain with 5 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
EXERT	5
HOLDS	5
KEEPS	5
WIELD	5

Maintain with 6 letters (10)

Answer	Letters
ASSERT	6
AFFIRM	6
ALLEGE	6
KEEPUP	6
UPHOLD	6
DEFEND	6
EXERTS	6

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KEEP UP	6
UPHELD	6
WIELDS	6

Maintain with 7 letters (10)

Answer	Letters
CONTEND	7
ASSERTS	7
DEFENDS	7
EXERTED	7
HOLDING	7
KEEPING	7
OBSERVE	7

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SUSTAIN	7
UPHOLDS	7
WIELDED	7

Maintain with 8 letters (9)

Answer	Letters
ASSERTED	8
CONSERVE	8
DEFENDED	8
EXERTING	8
OBSERVED	8
OBSERVES	8
PRESERVE	8

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SUSTAINS	8
WIELDING	8

Maintain with 9 letters (10)

Answer	Letters
ASSERTING	9
CONSERVED	9
CONSERVES	9
DEFENDING	9
MAINTAINS	9
OBSERVING	9
PRESERVED	9

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PRESERVES	9
SUSTAINED	9
UPHOLDING	9

Maintain with 10 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
ASSEVERATE	10
CONSERVING	10
MAINTAINED	10
PRESERVING	10
SUSTAINING	10

Maintain with 11 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
ASSEVERATED	11
ASSEVERATES	11
MAINTAINING	11

Maintain with 12 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
ASSEVERATING	12

Synonyms for Maintain

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ASSEVERATING

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What's the best solution for Maintain?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Maintain is AVER. Other possible answers include KEEP, HOLD, AVOW, ASSERT, HAVE, AFFIRM, ALLEGE, CONTEND, among others.

How many solutions are there for Maintain?

We have found 59 possible answers for the crossword clue Maintain.

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What is another word for Maintain?

We list 52 synonyms related to Maintain. Common alternatives include HELD, HOLD, KEEP, KEPT.

Which crosswords feature clues like Maintain?

Clues like Maintain often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Sunday Express, Daily Mirror, The Times Specialist, The Sunday Times, The Guardian Quick, among others.

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