Hold on to Crossword Clue

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Hold on to Crossword Answer

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SAVE

(4 letters)

KEEP

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. secure and keep for possible future use or application
2. allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

Hint 2: Clue Definition

HOLD (verb)
1. be capable of holding or containing
2. be pertinent or relevant or applicable
HOLD (noun)
1. a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
2. time during which some action is awaited

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SAVE
(4 letters)
KEEP
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
RATINE

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