Crossword answer
INSIST
6 letters · Used for 16 different clues · 39 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 16, 2026
Letter pattern
INSIST
Clues that lead to INSIST
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Refuse to budge6New York TimesAug 16, 2026
Keep saying is, but perhaps isn't, going out6Evening StandardAug 14, 2026
Maintain6Evening StandardJul 6, 2026
Not take "no" for an answer6New York TimesJun 15, 2026
Demand6Evening StandardMay 29, 2026
Stand firm6Wall Street JournalMay 20, 2026
Will have it that sins are absolved in it6Evening StandardApr 10, 2026
Make a determined demand6The IndependentFeb 6, 2026
Will have it one's exterior isn't to be renovated6Evening StandardJan 23, 2026
Put your foot down in second and first6The IndependentDec 2, 2024
As you may demand, is packed in tins6Evening StandardNov 25, 2024
Declare firmly6Evening StandardSep 13, 2024
Is available in tins, perhaps, if you demand6Evening StandardAug 6, 2024
Assert6Evening StandardMar 20, 2024
Demand firmly6Evening StandardMar 12, 2024
Maintain persistently6Evening StandardJul 3, 2020
About INSIST in crosswords
INSIST is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 39 times in our database across 16 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Refuse to budge” in the New York Times crossword on August 16, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
REASONOne of thirteen, in a Netflix drama title
RILEUPAnger
EDITOROn paper, the person in charge
WANTEDSought by the police
HOUSESShelters
DEBRISRemains (6)
PEBBLETiny rock
ARSONSHot crimes
IMOGENGirl's name
HAREMSRun over manuscript for secluded groups (6)
OMEGASGreek letters
OTOOLE“Lawrence of Arabia” actor
ROSCOEA name for certain parts of a horoscope
ALOHASHawaiian greetings
Every appearance of INSIST (39)
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Aug 16, 2026
Refuse to budge · New York Times · 127 Across
Aug 14, 2026
Keep saying is, but perhaps isn't, going out · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Jul 6, 2026
Maintain · Evening Standard · 38 Across
Jul 1, 2026
Maintain · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Jun 15, 2026
Not take "no" for an answer · New York Times · 18 Down
May 29, 2026
Demand · Evening Standard · 21 Across
May 20, 2026
Stand firm · Wall Street Journal · 52 Across
Apr 10, 2026
Will have it that sins are absolved in it · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Feb 6, 2026
Make a determined demand · The Independent · 4 Down
Jan 23, 2026
Will have it one's exterior isn't to be renovated · Evening Standard · 39 Across
Nov 14, 2025
Make a determined demand · The Independent · 12 Down
Sep 22, 2025
Maintain · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Dec 2, 2024
Put your foot down in second and first · The Independent · 24 Across
Nov 25, 2024
As you may demand, is packed in tins · Evening Standard · 11 Across
Sep 23, 2024
Maintain · Evening Standard · 24 Down
Sep 13, 2024
Declare firmly · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Aug 6, 2024
Is available in tins, perhaps, if you demand · Evening Standard · 11 Across
May 13, 2024
Maintain · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Mar 20, 2024
Assert · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Mar 12, 2024
Demand firmly · Evening Standard · 9 Down
Dec 20, 2023
Demand firmly · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Aug 3, 2023
Maintain · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Jul 11, 2023
Maintain · Evening Standard · 2 Down
May 4, 2022
Maintain · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Dec 30, 2021
Demand · Evening Standard · 4 Across
Aug 6, 2021
Keep saying is, but perhaps isn't, going out · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Apr 2, 2021
Will have it that sins are absolved in it · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Feb 23, 2021
Maintain · Evening Standard · 38 Across
Feb 16, 2021
Maintain · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Jan 29, 2021
Demand · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Jan 15, 2021
Will have it one's exterior isn't to be renovated · Evening Standard · 39 Across
Jul 3, 2020
Maintain persistently · Evening Standard · 35 Down
Feb 7, 2020
Maintain · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Aug 29, 2018
As you may demand, is packed in tins · Evening Standard · 11 Across
Jul 31, 2018
Maintain · Evening Standard · 24 Down
Jul 20, 2018
Declare firmly · Evening Standard · 21 Across
May 16, 2018
Is available in tins, perhaps, if you demand · Evening Standard · 11 Across
Apr 4, 2018
Maintain · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Feb 21, 2018
Assert · Evening Standard · 20 Across