Answer: preserved

AnswerCrossword Clue
PRESERVEDKept from decay
PRESERVEDKept
preservedPRESERVE, to keep safe from harm
preservedkeep up and reserve for personal or special use
preservedkeep alive, intact, or free from decay
preservedintain
preservedto keep safe from injury, harm, or destruction protect
preservedbe able to be preserved (as by canning)
preservedkeep or save from decomposition
preservedraise and protect game for purposes of sport
preservedcan, pickle, or similarly prepare for future use
preservedmake preserves