| 100% | CABLETIES | 9 | Used to hold computer cords together for neatness |
| 44% | RIVET | 5 | Fastener used to hold girders together |
| 44% | WOODGLUE | 8 | Sticky substance used to hold furniture together |
| 42% | SUTURE | 6 | Stitch used to hold tissue together in the body |
| 42% | PAPERCLIP | 9 | Tiny coil of wire used to hold documents together |
| 42% | DOWEL | 5 | Wood peg used to hold together parts of furniture |
| 40% | ADJOIN | 6 | To connect two things together for use |
| 40% | ELMERSGLUE | 10 | What a kid might use to hold 17-, 24-, 35- and 47-Across together |
| 39% | BUTTON | 6 | Small knob used for holding clothes together |
| 36% | HANGER | 6 | Used to hold your clothes |
| 35% | URN | 3 | Vessel used to hold ashes |
| 35% | TRAY | 4 | Carrier used to hold items |
| 34% | CONTAINER | 9 | Generic object used to hold something |
| 34% | HANDBAG | 7 | Fashion accessory used to hold belongings |
| 34% | DECANTER | 8 | A pitcher used to hold wine |
| 34% | CARBOY | 6 | Large bottle used to hold acids |
| 34% | CLAMPS | 6 | Tools used to hold things in place |
| 33% | SPICERACK | 9 | Cabinet used to hold small containers of seasoning |
| 33% | BROOCHES | 8 | Pin-on decorations used to hold cloaks closed |
| 33% | TRIPOD | 6 | Three-legged frame used to hold a camera |
| 33% | CUFFLINKS | 9 | Ornamental objects used to hold a sleeve closed |
| 33% | STENT | 5 | Tube used to hold a blood vessel open |
| 33% | PAIL | 4 | What a milkmaid uses to hold the milk |
| 32% | HANDLE | 6 | Part of bag used to hold or carry it |
| 32% | MASON | 5 | Glass jar used to hold drinks or fruit preserves |
| 32% | VAT | 3 | Giant tanning tank (factory tub used to hold dye) |
| 32% | AGAMOTTO | 8 | Device used to hold the time stone, Eye of __ |
| 32% | CANOPIC | 7 | Egyptian jar used to hold a mummy's organs |
| 32% | VISE | 4 | Metal tool used to hold an object in place |
| 32% | WEEP | 4 | Fail to hold it together |