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Keep Powerful Grip Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is STRONGHOLD which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: STRONGHOLD

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199%10Exact Match!
230%6Powerful figure in grip of drug
324%8 Known for its powerful grip

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "STRONGHOLD" which means:

    noun
  • • A strongly fortified defensive structure

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The medieval castle served as a military stronghold during the war."
  • • "The rebels managed to capture the enemy's stronghold."

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The Guardian Cryptic15 Jun 2005 Across 23
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