The Clue
Holds fast (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ADHERES
Tags
Notes
The answer ADHERES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
Related Clues
Cleaves
Is faithful
Is faithful (to)
Sticks
Sticks (to)
Firmly attaches
Shows devotion (to)
Definition
ADHERE as a verb:
1. be compatible or in accordance with; "You must adhere to the rules"
2. follow through or carry out a plan without deviation; "They adhered to their plan"
3. (cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere) = come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere"
4. (adhere, stick) = be a devoted follower or supporter; "The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism"; "She sticks to her principles"
5. (stand by, stick by, stick, adhere) = be loyal to; "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war"
6. (adhere, hold fast, bond, bind, stick, stick to) = stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"