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Claim State Support Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
MAINTAIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MAINTAIN
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MAINTAIN" which means:
- verb
- • Cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
- • Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
- • Supply with necessities and support
- • State categorically
- • Have and exercise
- • Maintain for use and service
- • Maintain by writing regular records
- • State or assert
- • Support against an opponent
- • Stick to correctly or closely
An example sentence would be:
- • "She had to maintain a strict diet to stay healthy."
- • "He struggled to maintain control over the situation."
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| The Guardian Cryptic22 Jul 2013 | Across 15 | |
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