Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

Strongholds Crossword Clue

There are 14 exact and 55 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is CITADELS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CITADELS

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
RankLettersAnswerClue
197%8Exact Match!
296%10Exact Match!
395%8Exact Match!

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CITADELS" which means:

    noun
  • • A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The ancient city was protected by towering citadels."
  • • "Visitors can explore the ruins of the citadels that once stood here."

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Triumphant shout
Early teachings
Studies intently

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times08 Jun 2014 Down 17
New York Times26 Aug 2004 Down 3
New York Times17 Nov 1992 Down 9
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Assault on enemy strongholds by land-based units
2
Built with strongholds
3
Castle strongholds
New York Times - 29 Sep 1996
New York Times / 29 Sep 1996
4
Contents from small Red strongholds
The Guardian Cryptic - 04 Jan 2024
The Guardian Cryptic / 04 Jan 2024
5
Contents of Communist strongholds?
The Guardian Cryptic - 20 Apr 2017
The Guardian Cryptic / 20 Apr 2017
6
Little strongholds
New York Times - 15 Sep 1977
New York Times / 15 Sep 1977

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen