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KEEP which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
KEEP
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "KEEP" which means:
- noun
- • The financial means whereby one lives
- • The main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
- • A cell in a jail or prison verb
- • Cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
- • Continue a certain state, condition, or activity
- • Retain possession of
- • Stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
- • Conform one's action or practice to
- • Stick to correctly or closely
- • Look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
- • Maintain by writing regular records
- • Supply with room and board
- • Allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
- • Supply with necessities and support
- • Fail to spoil or rot
- • Behave as expected during of holidays or rites
- • Maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
- • To rear
- • Retain rights to
- • Store or keep customarily
- • Have as a supply
- • Maintain for use and service
- • Hold and prevent from leaving
- • Prevent the action or expression of
- • Prevent (food) from rotting
An example sentence would be:
- • "I keep my keys in a drawer."
- • "Please keep the noise down."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times20 Jun 1987 | Across 41 | |
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