What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Retain" from October 30, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Retain”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, October 30, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times

KEEP

Letters4

Starts withK

Ends withP

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Retain” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 30, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with K and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Retain” clue?+

The answer is KEEP (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on October 30, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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