Hold tight Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 29, 2020 · 55-Across
Appeared in 6 New York Times Crosswords between May 1996 and December 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 29, 2020 · 55-Across · 6 letters
CLENCH0 of 6 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel"
verb
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6 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, May 26, 2018.SITPAT6 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 3, 1996.CLING5 lettersanswer page
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