“Those held close”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Those held close”, last seen on October 29, 2026.

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A 8-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

DEARONES

The answer to “Those held close” is DEARONES

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PublishedOct 29, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Those held close” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DEARONES — a 8-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 4 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Those held close”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Those held close” is DEARONES — a 8-letter down entry from the October 29, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DEARONES has 8 letters — 4 vowels and 4 consonants.

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