The answer you're looking for to the clue "Very strong hold" is most likely IRONGRIP. This 8-letter answer has a 99% confidence score in our database. The clue was last featured in the Universal Crossword crossword on February 1, 2020, and we've found 187 possible solutions from various published puzzles.
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187 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
IRONGRIP
Very strong hold
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2020
99%
IRONGRIP
Very strong hold
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2020
10%
GRIP
Strong hold
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
10%
GRIP
Strong hold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
ASONEDOES
"Sure, that's a very normal response ... "
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
ASONEDOES
"Sure, that's a very normal response ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
LITTLEBOSUNPEEP
*Naval officer's very quiet "ahoy there"?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
5%
LITTLEBOSUNPEEP
*Naval officer's very quiet "ahoy there"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
5%
PPP
"Play very, very softly," in music
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
PPP
"Play very, very softly," in music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
RAM
One who loves ewe very much
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
RAM
One who loves ewe very much
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
IWALKTHEFELINE
Slogan on a very thorough pet sitter's business card?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
5%
IWALKTHEFELINE
Slogan on a very thorough pet sitter's business card?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
5%
SETIN
Took hold
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
5%
SETIN
Took hold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
5%
ORMORE
"... at the very least"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
ORMORE
"... at the very least"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
IMPACTS
Has a strong influence on
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
5%
IMPACTS
Has a strong influence on
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
5%
WAVETHEWHITEFLAX
Show off very pale linseed plants?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
WAVETHEWHITEFLAX
Show off very pale linseed plants?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
ROADBEDS
Surfaces that hold tracks and ties
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ROADBEDS
Surfaces that hold tracks and ties
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ALTOID
"Curiously strong" mint
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
ALTOID
"Curiously strong" mint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
BRISKMONSTERCRUSH
Brief but strong infatuation in the beverage aisle?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
BRISKMONSTERCRUSH
Brief but strong infatuation in the beverage aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
NOW
This very second
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
NOW
This very second
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
UMAMIBOMB
Condiment that adds strong, rich flavor, informally
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
UMAMIBOMB
Condiment that adds strong, rich flavor, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
TORE
Moved very fast
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
TORE
Moved very fast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
ICETRAYS
They hold frozen cubes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
ICETRAYS
They hold frozen cubes
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
NOBLE
Type of gas that's very unreactive
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
NOBLE
Type of gas that's very unreactive
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
CRYOGENIC
Relating to very low temperatures
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
CRYOGENIC
Relating to very low temperatures
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
ATAD
Opposite of very
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
ATAD
Opposite of very
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
STEEL
Stuff in a strong structure
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
STEEL
Stuff in a strong structure
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
ADORE
Love very much
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
ADORE
Love very much
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
REROOT
Take hold again
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
REROOT
Take hold again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
SASSY
Not very respectful
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
5%
SASSY
Not very respectful
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
5%
CALLOUT
Publicly hold accountable
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
5%
CALLOUT
Publicly hold accountable
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
5%
GRIMLY
In a very serious manner
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
5%
GRIMLY
In a very serious manner
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
5%
LEFTARM
Southpaw's strong limb
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
5%
LEFTARM
Southpaw's strong limb
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
5%
RAGE
All the __: very popular
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
RAGE
All the __: very popular
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
ALOOF
Not very approachable
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
ALOOF
Not very approachable
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
SPACEBALLS
Movie set in a galaxy very, very, very, very far away
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
SPACEBALLS
Movie set in a galaxy very, very, very, very far away
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
OHSO
Very, very
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
5%
OHSO
Very, very
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
5%
GRAD
One may hold a B.S.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
5%
GRAD
One may hold a B.S.
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
5%
FIT
In very good shape
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
5%
FIT
In very good shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
5%
TOIL
Work very hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
5%
TOIL
Work very hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
5%
HAMMERLOCK
Arm-twisting wrestling hold
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
5%
HAMMERLOCK
Arm-twisting wrestling hold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
IDEA
"The very ___!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
5%
IDEA
"The very ___!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
5%
WAITS
Stays on hold
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
5%
WAITS
Stays on hold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
CHIPSAHOY
"Chocolate in every bite" cookie maker
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
CHIPSAHOY
"Chocolate in every bite" cookie maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
JARS
Jam holders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
JARS
Jam holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
EARS
AirPods holders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
EARS
AirPods holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
WARTSANDALL
Including every flaw
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
WARTSANDALL
Including every flaw
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
BEWARETHEAIDESOFMARCH
Warning about interns hired every spring?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
BEWARETHEAIDESOFMARCH
Warning about interns hired every spring?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
SATCH
Louis Armstrong nickname
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
SATCH
Louis Armstrong nickname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
HOTELSAFES
Passport holders, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
HOTELSAFES
Passport holders, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
YOUOK
"Is everything all right?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
YOUOK
"Is everything all right?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
ONEPAIR
Paltry poker holding
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
ONEPAIR
Paltry poker holding
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
POLE
Flag holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
POLE
Flag holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
NIGHTLY
Every evening
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
NIGHTLY
Every evening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
NASA
Discovery org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
NASA
Discovery org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
STEM
Flower holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
STEM
Flower holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
SPOOL
Thread holder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
SPOOL
Thread holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
ANTE
Cost of hand delivery?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
ANTE
Cost of hand delivery?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
SUGARSUGAR
No. 1 hit from the album "Everything's Archie"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
SUGARSUGAR
No. 1 hit from the album "Everything's Archie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
ELLEN
Discovery astronaut Ochoa
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
ELLEN
Discovery astronaut Ochoa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
EUREKA
Shout of discovery
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
EUREKA
Shout of discovery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
EDDIEREDMAYNE
"The Theory of Everything" Best Actor Oscar winner
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
EDDIEREDMAYNE
"The Theory of Everything" Best Actor Oscar winner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
NOOK
Every __ and cranny
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
NOOK
Every __ and cranny
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
WOMEN
People celebrated internationally every March 8
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
WOMEN
People celebrated internationally every March 8
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
LOS
Todos __ dÃas: every day, in Spanish
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
LOS
Todos __ dÃas: every day, in Spanish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
ALL
Everyone
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
ALL
Everyone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ACCT
Bank holding: Abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
ACCT
Bank holding: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
UPS
Delivery company with brown trucks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
UPS
Delivery company with brown trucks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
ANGLES
Right features of every square
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
ANGLES
Right features of every square
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
ARK
Torah holder
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
ARK
Torah holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
VASE
Bouquet holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
VASE
Bouquet holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
GORILLA
Largest and strongest of the 19-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
GORILLA
Largest and strongest of the 19-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
BRAD
"Everybody Loves Raymond" actor Garrett
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
BRAD
"Everybody Loves Raymond" actor Garrett
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
ETTU
Caesarean delivery?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
ETTU
Caesarean delivery?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
AHAS
Expressions of discovery
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
AHAS
Expressions of discovery
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
OVENRACKS
Cookie sheet holders
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
OVENRACKS
Cookie sheet holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
THEFBI
"Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity" org.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
THEFBI
"Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity" org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
EAR
AirPod holder
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
EAR
AirPod holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
LIVEDJ
Club record holder?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
LIVEDJ
Club record holder?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
OBS
Delivery room docs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
OBS
Delivery room docs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
ALIST
Group with many household names
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
ALIST
Group with many household names
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
SNAILMAIL
Dead-tree delivery
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
SNAILMAIL
Dead-tree delivery
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
ARIA
Diva's delivery
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
ARIA
Diva's delivery
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
FLY
Household pest with wings
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
FLY
Household pest with wings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
MOUSE
Household pest with a tail
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
MOUSE
Household pest with a tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
TEE
Kicker's holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
TEE
Kicker's holder
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
SIMCARDS
Some chip holders
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
SIMCARDS
Some chip holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
NEIL
Astronaut Armstrong
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
NEIL
Astronaut Armstrong
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
BUN
Hot dog holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
BUN
Hot dog holder
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
HUH
"You don't see that every day!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
HUH
"You don't see that every day!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
REF
Cardholder?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
REF
Cardholder?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
STEMS
Bud holders
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
STEMS
Bud holders
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
BARESITALL
Leaves everything out in the open
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
BARESITALL
Leaves everything out in the open
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
KEG
Pub delivery
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
KEG
Pub delivery
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
ARF
(There's the darn delivery person!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
ARF
(There's the darn delivery person!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
WALLETS
Money holders
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
WALLETS
Money holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
WEREON
"It's time, everyone! Break a leg!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
WEREON
"It's time, everyone! Break a leg!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
NOEL
Christmas delivery?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
NOEL
Christmas delivery?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
ECCE
Behold, in Latin
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
ECCE
Behold, in Latin
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
ONE
Number of orbits around the sun Neptune has completed since its discovery
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
ONE
Number of orbits around the sun Neptune has completed since its discovery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
MUG
Coffee holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
MUG
Coffee holder
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
NEVERBEENBETTER
"Everything is awesome!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
NEVERBEENBETTER
"Everything is awesome!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
CHIN
Viola holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
CHIN
Viola holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
PEN
Stock holder?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
PEN
Stock holder?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
PETTY
Like one who holds grudges
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
PETTY
Like one who holds grudges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
MAIL
Postal delivery
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
MAIL
Postal delivery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
SEATURTLE
Reptile that may migrate 10,000 miles every year
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
SEATURTLE
Reptile that may migrate 10,000 miles every year
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
ORE
Foundry delivery
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
ORE
Foundry delivery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
ROUNDROBIN
Tournament where every team plays every other team
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
ROUNDROBIN
Tournament where every team plays every other team
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
AHA
Cry of discovery
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
AHA
Cry of discovery
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
RADON
Dangerous household gas
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
RADON
Dangerous household gas
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
POTS
Gold holders by rainbows
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
POTS
Gold holders by rainbows
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
PAN
Gold holder by a river
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
PAN
Gold holder by a river
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
MARIAHCAREY
Singer who is "defrosted" every November 1
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
MARIAHCAREY
Singer who is "defrosted" every November 1
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
ACCORDIONFOLDER
File holder at a music store?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
ACCORDIONFOLDER
File holder at a music store?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ATOM
A little bit of everything?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
ATOM
A little bit of everything?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
ROD
Curtain holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
ROD
Curtain holder
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
COBB
Slugger Ty who holds the record for most career steals of home plate
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
COBB
Slugger Ty who holds the record for most career steals of home plate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
STEREO
Record holder?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
STEREO
Record holder?
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
THELOT
Everything
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
THELOT
Everything
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
NOLAN
Pitcher Ryan who holds the MLB record for career strikeouts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
NOLAN
Pitcher Ryan who holds the MLB record for career strikeouts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
TONEARM
Needle holder
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
TONEARM
Needle holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
HAS
"Every rose ___ its thorn"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
HAS
"Every rose ___ its thorn"
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
BANNEDBOOK
Work promoted by the American Library Association every autumn
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
BANNEDBOOK
Work promoted by the American Library Association every autumn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
RUOK
Texter's "Everything all right?"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
RUOK
Texter's "Everything all right?"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
EACH
Every
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
EACH
Every
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
KEEP
Castle stronghold
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
KEEP
Castle stronghold
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
DAM
Water holder?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
1%
DAM
Water holder?
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
SHE
"Every Little Thing ___ Does Is Magic"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
SHE
"Every Little Thing ___ Does Is Magic"
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
TAXRETURN
Scheduled delivery?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
TAXRETURN
Scheduled delivery?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
APOP
For every person
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
APOP
For every person
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
AREWEREADY
"Is everyone all set?"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
AREWEREADY
"Is everyone all set?"
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
MIDWIFE
Delivery person?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
MIDWIFE
Delivery person?
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
OWNER
Deed holder
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
OWNER
Deed holder
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
BAREITALL
Expose everything
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
BAREITALL
Expose everything
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
AROD
Nickname of the slugger who holds the MLB record for most career grand slams
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
AROD
Nickname of the slugger who holds the MLB record for most career grand slams
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
SIGNIFICANTDIG
The discovery of the Lucy fossils, for one?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
SIGNIFICANTDIG
The discovery of the Lucy fossils, for one?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
THEN
Every now and __: sporadically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
THEN
Every now and __: sporadically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
FIRES
"Little __ Everywhere": Celeste Ng novel
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
FIRES
"Little __ Everywhere": Celeste Ng novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
OVENRACK
Roasting pan holder
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
OVENRACK
Roasting pan holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
ARKS
Torah holders
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
ARKS
Torah holders
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
UNIVERSAL
Covering everything
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
UNIVERSAL
Covering everything
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
SASH
Merit badge holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
SASH
Merit badge holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
EASTCOAST
Home to every Ivy League school
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
EASTCOAST
Home to every Ivy League school
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
GHOST
___ kitchen (delivery-only establishment)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
GHOST
___ kitchen (delivery-only establishment)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
MITTS
Cookie sheet holders
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
MITTS
Cookie sheet holders
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
PITAS
Falafel holders
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
PITAS
Falafel holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
BIRTHCANAL
Delivery route?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
BIRTHCANAL
Delivery route?
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
CABLE
TV signal delivery method
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
CABLE
TV signal delivery method
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
BAG
Grocery holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
BAG
Grocery holder
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
RISKSALL
Puts everything on the line
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
RISKSALL
Puts everything on the line
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
DUH
"Everybody knows that!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
DUH
"Everybody knows that!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
TOMAYTOTOMAHTO
*Pronunciation dichotomy popularized by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
TOMAYTOTOMAHTO
*Pronunciation dichotomy popularized by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
ATTENTION
"Listen up, everyone!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
ATTENTION
"Listen up, everyone!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
IPODS
Retired record holders?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
IPODS
Retired record holders?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
ASKANYONE
"Everybody will tell you the same!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
ASKANYONE
"Everybody will tell you the same!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
CAKE
Candle holder, sometimes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
CAKE
Candle holder, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
LOGS
Record holders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
LOGS
Record holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
VAN
Delivery vehicle
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
1%
VAN
Delivery vehicle
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
1%
COHO
Salmon hidden in "taco holder"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
COHO
Salmon hidden in "taco holder"
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
EVEL
Knievel who holds the world record for most bones broken in a lifetime
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
EVEL
Knievel who holds the world record for most bones broken in a lifetime
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
JUNKDRAWER
*Spot in the kitchen for everything and anything
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
1%
JUNKDRAWER
*Spot in the kitchen for everything and anything
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
1%
SERTA
Manufacturer "where every mattress is sheep approved"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
SERTA
Manufacturer "where every mattress is sheep approved"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
CAN
Baked beans holder
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
CAN
Baked beans holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
ITSHERE
Delivery announcement
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
1%
ITSHERE
Delivery announcement
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
NEWDEAL
Roosevelt recovery program
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
NEWDEAL
Roosevelt recovery program
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
SQUISHEDGAME
Result of holding a Nintendo DS too tightly?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
SQUISHEDGAME
Result of holding a Nintendo DS too tightly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
TURNTABLES
Record holders?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
TURNTABLES
Record holders?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
OWIE
Scrape covered by a Welly Bravery Bandage, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
OWIE
Scrape covered by a Welly Bravery Bandage, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
NOHARMDONE
"Everything's fine"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
NOHARMDONE
"Everything's fine"
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
IJEOMA
___ Oluo, author of "Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
IJEOMA
___ Oluo, author of "Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World"
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
ANTES
Pays for hand delivery
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
1%
ANTES
Pays for hand delivery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
1%
CANS
Tuna holders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
1%
CANS
Tuna holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
1%
SAC
Squid's ink holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
1%
SAC
Squid's ink holder
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
1%
TBD
Sched. placeholder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
TBD
Sched. placeholder
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
USPS
Informed Delivery org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
USPS
Informed Delivery org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
WEALLDOIT
"Happens to everyone"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
WEALLDOIT
"Happens to everyone"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
PANGRAM
Sentence containing every letter
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
1%
PANGRAM
Sentence containing every letter
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
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Snakelike fish
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Lloyd of the U.S. women's soccer team
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Put down new turf
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X, in sorority names
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Gave some alone time
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Very strong hold" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 187 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is IRONGRIP (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Very strong hold"?
The best answer for "Very strong hold" is IRONGRIP with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Very strong hold" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 1, 2020.