Crossword answer
FOOTHOLD
8 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, October 6, 2026
Letter pattern
FOOTHOLD
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FOOTHOLD is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Secure position (from which one may advance) (8)” in the The Guardian crossword on October 6, 2026.
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CITATIONBibliography listing
Every appearance of FOOTHOLD (2)
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Oct 6, 2026
Secure position (from which one may advance) (8) · The Guardian · 9 Across
Dec 5, 2024
Sturdy place to stand · Eugene Sheffer · 29 Down