Holds so dear — Crossword Clue
Stuck on the 6–letter crossword clue “Holds so dear”? This page covers its appearance in NYT Crossword on 19th Sept 2009. You can reveal the answer at your pace — one letter at a time or the whole word in one go. We also provide helpful extras where available: an AI-generated hint, a dictionary definition, other clues that share the same answer, and a jumbled-letters view for quick anagramming.
Answer
Hints
Want a nudge without spoilers? Try revealing a hint or two, it might be just enough to get you unstuck.

Frequently asked questions about the crossword clue “Holds so dear”
The answer to “Holds so dear” is ADORES (6 letters).
We last saw “Holds so dear” in NYT Crossword on 19th Sept 2009.
The 6-letter answer for “Holds so dear” is ADORES.
If you’re still stuck on “Holds so dear”, try checking other answer lengths or using crossing letters to narrow the solution.
Daily Game Solvers, Hints and Answers
We help you solve your favourite daily game