FOOTHOLD Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 42 solutions for 'FOOTHOLD' with 3 to 13 letters.

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Crossword clues for FOOTHOLD

Clue

Answer

Length

FOOTHOLD with 3 letters

HUG

NIP

FOOTHOLD with 4 letters

BITE

GRIP

HOLD

FOOTHOLD with 5 letters

CLAMP

CLASP

CLING

GRASP

GRIPE

PERCH

STAND

FOOTHOLD with 6 letters

CLENCH

CLINCH

CLUTCH

STANCE

FOOTHOLD with 7 letters

BEAR HUG

EMBRACE

FOOTING

GRAPPLE

OPENING

SEIZURE

SUPPORT

TOEHOLD

FOOTHOLD with 8 letters

CLINGING

FIRM HOLD

FOOTRAIL

FOOTREST

HANDHOLD

IRON GRIP

PURCHASE

STANDING

TRACTION

FOOTHOLD with 9 letters

ADVANTAGE

BEACHHEAD

DEATH GRIP

FOOTPLATE

RETENTION

TIGHT GRIP

FOOTHOLD with 10 letters

FOUNDATION

FOOTHOLD with 11 letters

LOCUS STANDI

FOOTHOLD with 13 letters

STANDING PLACE

Definition of foothold

a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

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How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "FOOTHOLD"?

There are 42 solutions. The longest is STANDING PLACE with 13 letters, and the shortest is HUG with 3 letters.

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How long are the solutions for "FOOTHOLD"?

Solutions are between 3 and 13 letters long.

Still in puzzle mode? Solve these clues related to ‘FOOTHOLD’

Clue	Answers

Jockey's foothold	1
Lose one's foothold	1
Lost one's foothold	1
Grasp securely	1
Seize and hold firmly	1
Ability to remember	1
Word needed to complete 20-, 40- and 56-Across and 11- and 29-Down	1
Word needed to complete 17-, 40- and 64-Across and 11- and 29-Down	1
Wait on the line	1
to have & to ___	1
Ship's cargo space	1
See 109-Down	1
Reserve, as a table	1
Movie aide	1
Establish a fresh foothold	1
Foothold facilitator	1
Rider's foothold	1
Establish a better foothold	1
Establish a new foothold	1
Footholds?	1

‘FOOTHOLD’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘FOOTHOLD’ is the solution:

Clue	Answer

Initial position from which to make progress (8)	foothold
A firm grip (8)