Retain Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Retain” from the USA Today crossword of September 1, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
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KEEP is the answer to “Retain”. It means to continue to possess.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To continue to possess.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EKPE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Hold on to”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the USA Today on November 12, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Retain”?
KEEP, 4 letters: to continue to possess.
When was “Retain” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of September 1, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with K.