Crossword answer

RETENTION

9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Independent, January 10, 2026

Letter pattern

RETENTION

Starts with R, ends with N · 9 letters

Clues that lead to RETENTION

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Holding tight, enter Tesla with Bluebird alongside9The IndependentJan 10, 2026 Surprisingly enter into custody9The IndependentNov 30, 2024

About RETENTION in crosswords

RETENTION is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Holding tight, enter Tesla with Bluebird alongside” in the The Independent crossword on January 10, 2026.

Other 9-letter answers

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Every appearance of RETENTION (2)

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Jan 10, 2026

Holding tight, enter Tesla with Bluebird alongside · The Independent · 25 Across

Nov 30, 2024

Surprisingly enter into custody · The Independent · 15 Across