Crossword answer
RETAIN
6 letters · Used for 14 different clues · 32 appearances · Last seen USA Today, September 20, 2026
Letter pattern
RETAIN
Clues that lead to RETAIN
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Hold on to6USA TodaySep 20, 2026
Keep it near, as needed6Evening StandardSep 13, 2026
Keep6Evening StandardJun 5, 2026
Keep possession of6Puzzle PageFeb 5, 2026
Keep hold of6Evening StandardDec 16, 2025
Fixed rate home secure for future6The IndependentNov 24, 2025
Keep tearing endlessly around6Evening StandardSep 7, 2025
Keep on file6NewsdayApr 23, 2025
Keep tearing around endlessly6Evening StandardMar 25, 2025
Keep shower curtains outside for event6The IndependentDec 22, 2024
Keep back6The IndependentOct 18, 2024
Keep volunteers in check6Evening StandardSep 23, 2024
Keep putting in at a different rate6Evening StandardNov 10, 2022
Keep the Terriers in check!6Evening StandardOct 26, 2022
About RETAIN in crosswords
RETAIN is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 32 times in our database across 14 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Hold on to” in the USA Today crossword on September 20, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
ANIMALDystopian Orwell novel, featuring Snowball and Napoleon (6,4)
TIPTOEWalk sneakily
TENRECSmall Madagascan mammal resembling a hedgehog or shrew
THRONESmall number working for a European royal position
UGANDAKampala’s nation
EVERLYThe __ Brothers, duo whose hits include Bye Bye Love (6)
CELEBSFolks who are often recognized
ESCHERArtist whose first two initials stand for "Maurits Cornelis"
ANORAKWaterproof jacket
PEANUTTiny bit of packing material
ESCHEWShun
IGNITELight
GALOREIn abundance
DARTEDDashed
Every appearance of RETAIN (32)
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Sep 20, 2026
Hold on to · USA Today · 43 Down
Sep 13, 2026
Keep it near, as needed · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Aug 7, 2026
Hold on to · USA Today · 16 Across
Jun 5, 2026
Keep · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Mar 23, 2026
Keep · Evening Standard · 7 Down
Feb 5, 2026
Keep possession of · Puzzle Page · 13 Down
Dec 16, 2025
Keep hold of · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Nov 24, 2025
Fixed rate home secure for future · The Independent · 7 Down
Sep 7, 2025
Keep tearing endlessly around · Evening Standard · 1 Across
May 31, 2025
Keep · Evening Standard · 35 Across
Apr 23, 2025
Keep on file · Newsday · Down
Mar 25, 2025
Keep tearing around endlessly · Evening Standard · 9 Down
Jan 8, 2025
Keep possession of · Newsday · Down
Dec 22, 2024
Keep shower curtains outside for event · The Independent · 6 Down
Oct 18, 2024
Keep back · The Independent · 3 Down
Sep 23, 2024
Keep volunteers in check · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Nov 10, 2022
Keep putting in at a different rate · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Oct 26, 2022
Keep the Terriers in check! · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Aug 12, 2022
Keep · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Sep 8, 2021
Keep · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Sep 1, 2021
Keep it near, as needed · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Sep 29, 2020
Keep · Evening Standard · 7 Down
Jul 2, 2020
Keep hold of · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Jun 30, 2020
Keep · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Feb 28, 2020
Keep · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Feb 5, 2020
Keep tearing endlessly around · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Oct 17, 2019
Keep possession of · Evening Standard · 9 Down
Oct 10, 2019
Keep hold of · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Jul 11, 2019
Keep hold of · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Mar 12, 2019
Keep · Evening Standard · 35 Across
Dec 20, 2018
Keep tearing around endlessly · Evening Standard · 9 Down
Jul 3, 2018
Keep volunteers in check · Evening Standard · 23 Down