Crossword clue
Persistent crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Persistent”, from 6–11 letters. The most likely answer is DOGGED.
All answers for “Persistent”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 6-letter answers | ||
| DOGGED Best match | 6 | Grimly determined |
| STEADY | 6 | Regular and continuous |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| CHRONIC | 7 | Long-lasting, of an illness |
| LASTING | 7 | Continuing for a long time |
| NAGGING | 7 | Continually troubling |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| STUBBORN | 8 | Refusing to give way |
| CONSTANT | 8 | Going on without a break |
| ENDURING | 8 | Lasting over time |
| RESOLUTE | 8 | Firmly determined |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| TENACIOUS | 9 | Holding on firmly |
| INSISTENT | 9 | Demanding and not giving up |
| INCESSANT | 9 | Never stopping |
| CONTINUAL | 9 | Recurring again and again |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| RELENTLESS | 10 | Never easing off |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| UNRELENTING | 11 | Not yielding in intensity |
| PERSEVERING | 11 | Keeping on despite setbacks |
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What does “Persistent” mean?
An adjective applied to people who keep going despite difficulty (a persistent salesman) and to things that continue for a long time or keep recurring (a persistent cough).
Solving tip
For a person, try DOGGED (6) or TENACIOUS (9); for a problem that will not go away, CHRONIC (7), NAGGING (7) or CONSTANT (8) fit better.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Persistent"?
The most likely answer is DOGGED (6 letters) — Grimly determined. Other common answers are TENACIOUS (9), STUBBORN (8), CONSTANT (8), CHRONIC (7).
How many letters are in the answer to "Persistent"?
Answers to "Persistent" range from 6–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.