Retain - Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Retain?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Retain is OWN. Other possible answers include HOLD, KEEP.

Q: How many solutions are there for Retain?

We have found 3 possible answers for the crossword clue Retain.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Retain?

Clues like Retain often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Cryptic, The i Paper, The Independent Inquisitor, Sunday Express, Daily Mail Quick, among others.

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 29/05/2026

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Retain.

4 letter answer(s) to retain

HOLD

a cell in a jail or prison
a state of being confined (usually for a short time); "his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner is on hold"; "he is in the custody of police"
a stronghold
aim, point, or direct; "Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames"
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"; "please hold a table at Maxim's"
assert or affirm; "Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"
be capable of holding or containing; "This box won't take all the items"; "The flask holds one gallon"
be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point"
be pertinent or relevant or applicable; "The same laws apply to you!"; "This theory h

KEEP

a cell in a jail or prison
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature; "We cannot continue several servants any longer"; "She retains a lawyer"; "The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff"; "Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on"; "We kept the work going as long as we could"; "She retained her composure"; "this garment retains its shape even after many washings"
behave as expected during of holidays or rites;
conform one's action or practice to;
continue a certain state, condition, or activity; "Keep on working!"; "We continued to work into the night"; "Keep smiling"; "We went on working until well past midnight"
fail to spoil or rot; "These potatoes keep for a long time"
have as a supply; "I always keep batteries in the freezer"; "keep food for a week in the pantry"; "She keeps a sixpack and a week's worth of supplies in the refrigerator"
hold and

3 letter answer(s) to retain

OWN

belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive; "for your own use"; "do your own thing"; "she makes her own clothes"; "`ain' is Scottish"
have ownership or possession of; "He owns three houses in Florida"; "How many cars does she have?"

Frequently asked questions about ‘Retain’

What's the best solution for Retain?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Retain is OWN. Other possible answers include HOLD, KEEP.

How many solutions are there for Retain?

We have found 3 possible answers for the crossword clue Retain.

Which crosswords feature clues like Retain?

Clues like Retain often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Cryptic, The i Paper, The Independent Inquisitor, Sunday Express, Daily Mail Quick, among others.

Other crossword clues with similar answers to 'Retain'

Clue	Answers
Set aside	13
Grasp	11
Hold	11
Maintain	11
Reserve	9
Acknowledge	8
Continue	7
Personal	5
Ship part	5
Hoard	4
Phone button	4
Have	3
Maintenance	3
Not give way	3
Uphold	3
Withhold	3
Admit, with "up"	2
Castle part	2
Control	2
Hold on to	2
Not give up	2
On one's own	2
Part of B.Y.O.B.	2
Possess	2
Telephone button	2
Wrestling move	2
"My ___ Private Idaho," 1	1
"The devil looks after hi	1
13 coaches moving Hearts up to be in a winning position	1
A Room of One's ___	1
About to screen Oliver Stone film about President Grant	1
Admit feeling unhappy, lacking leadership	1
Admit individual	1
Admit working full of whiskey	1
Attractive individuals performing for audience	1
Be entitled	1
Be undefeated against, in	1
Believe house comes with vacant grounds	1
Belonging to a specified person	1
Business phone button	1
Castle stronghold	1
Clasp	1
Completely dominate	1
Confess immediately, though keeping name till later	1
Confess some shallow notions	1
Confess, with "up"	1
Consistently defeat, in s	1
Crush, sportswise	1
Detain	1
Dominate, so to speak	1

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