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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

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%8Exact Match!
231%15 Characterized by state ownership, management, or support
326%11State support contradiction

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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Clue Last Found In...

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The Guardian Cryptic25 Apr 2005 Across 8
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