Maintains NYT Crossword Clue
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Complete History & Past Answers
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AVERS
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5
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WSJ Crossword - June 20 2026
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TENDSTO
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7
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WSJ Crossword - February 14 2026
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ASSERTS
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7
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WSJ Crossword - November 14 2025
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AVERS
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5
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NYT Crossword - October 25 2025
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Maintains" is AVERS.
The clue 'Maintains' can be interpreted as asserting or declaring something confidently, which is the meaning of the word 'avers.' The word 'avers' is synonymous with 'claims' or 'states' in a firm manner.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 25, 2025.
Avers means to assert or affirm with confidence.
States to be the case, States, Claims to be true, Declares to be the case, Asserts to be the case
The answer to “Maintains” in the New York Times puzzle October 25 2025 is AVERS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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