firmly held belief
| CONVICTION |
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| CREED | statement of belief |
| FAITH | belief, credence |
| TRUST | belief, faith |
| HANDLE | part of device designed to be held |
| ATHEISM | Belief that no deities exist |
| OPINION | belief, verdict |
| STADIUM | venue where sporting events are held |
| RELIGION | sacred belief system |
| INVENTORY | goods held for resale |
| ORTHODOXY | Correctness in doctrine and belief |
| ESTIMATION | opinion, belief |
| SKY | firmament |
| BACKBONE | firmness, decision |