Stronghold
Crossword Clue & Answers

24 November 2020
Last seen in: Irish Independent - Simple

We found 8 answers for the crossword clue 'Stronghold', the most recent of which was seen in the Irish Independent - Simple.

We've seen this clue in both CRYPTIC and NON-CRYPTIC crossword publications.

We have given Stronghold a popularity rating of 'Very Common' because it has featured in a numerous crossword publications and has multiple answers.

As well as being a clue we've also seen Stronghold as an answer itself some 29 times.

Stronghold is a single word clue made up of 10 letters.

We most recently saw this clue in 'Irish Independent - Simple' on Thursday, 01 October 2020 with the answer being CITADEL, we also found CITADEL to be the most popular answer for this clue.

We've seen this clue in the following publications:

• Irish Independent - Simple - 1 Oct 2020
• The Sun Cryptic - 16 Sep 2020
• Irish Independent - Simple - 5 Jun 2020
• The Guardian Speedy - 15 Sep 2019
• The Daily Mail Smallest Hardest - 6 Jun 2019
• The New York Times Crossword - 12 Apr 2018

Definitions and usage

Before we get to our crossword answers for 'Stronghold', take a look at the definitions and example uses below, sometimes these help you think of different words or phrases that are common to 'Stronghold' and give you a hint.

• A strongly fortified defensive structure

Crossword Answers

4 Letters

FORT
A fortified defensive structure

KEEP
A cell in a jail or prison

6 Letters

CASTLE
Interchanging the positions of the king and a rook

7 Letters

BASTION
Projecting part of a rampart or other fortification

CITADEL
A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle

REDOUBT
(military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses

8 Letters

FASTNESS
A rate (usually rapid) at which something happens; "the project advanced with gratifying speed"

FORTRESS
A fortified defensive structure