Maintains Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 25, 2025 · 4-Down
Appeared in 10 New York Times Crosswords between November 1994 and October 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 25, 2025 · 4-Down · 5 letters
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report or maintain; "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "He said it was too late to intervene in the war"; "The registrar says that I owe the school money"
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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