Hanging on to, keeping (9) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Hanging on to, keeping (9) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RETAINING.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Hanging on to, keeping (9):

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RETAINING Hanging on to, keeping (9) (9)
75% STRAP Something to hang on to, keeping watch? (5) (5)
15% ONTO Hang __ (keep) (4) Newsday Nov 24, 2025
11% LINGER Hang around (6) Universal Dec 3, 2025
11% AWAIT Hang around for (5) Wall Street Journal Nov 22, 2025
11% PUTUP Hang, say (5) Wall Street Journal Nov 20, 2025
11% SECRET Keep it! (6) Universal Nov 19, 2025
11% DRAPE Hang loosely (5) USA Today Nov 15, 2025
11% SAGS Hangs low (4) Universal Nov 14, 2025
11% KEEP Hang on to (4) USA Today Nov 8, 2025
Hanging on to, keeping (9) Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Hanging on to, keeping (9). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is RETAINING.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Hanging on to, keeping (9).