Stick (6 letters)

{ Answer }

ADHERE

{ Related Clues }

Cleave
Cling
Cling (to)
Follow, with "to"
Stick (to)
Stick to
Be glued (to)
Hold fast
Stay attached
Stick fast
Show allegiance, as to a cause

{ Tags }

adhere, allegiance, attached, be, cause, cleave, cling, come, fast, follow, glued, hang, hold, loyalty, maintain, not, pasted, say, show, stick, unglued

{ Notes }

The answer ADHERE is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.

{ Definition }

ADHERE as a verb:

1. be compatible or in accordance with; "You must adhere to the rules"

2. follow through or carry out a plan without deviation; "They adhered to their plan"

3. (cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere) = come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere"

4. (adhere, stick) = be a devoted follower or supporter; "The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism"; "She sticks to her principles"

5. (stand by, stick by, stick, adhere) = be loyal to; "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war"

6. (adhere, hold fast, bond, bind, stick, stick to) = stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"