The Clue
Held (8 letter answer)
The Answer
ASSERTED
Tags
Notes
The answer ASSERTED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Declared
Maintained
Held, as claims
Made a statement
Said with conviction
Was emphatic
Definition
ASSERT as a verb:
1. (assert, asseverate, maintain) = state categorically
2. (affirm, verify, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear) = to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
3. (assert, put forward) = insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized; "Women should assert themselves more!"
4. (insist, assert) = assert to be true; "The letter asserts a free society"
ASSERTED as an adjective:
1. confidently declared to be so; "the asserted value of the painting"