Hold tightly Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, July 1, 2020 · 58-Across
Appeared in 5 New York Times Crosswords between June 2018 and September 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 1, 2020 · 58-Across · 5 letters
CLASP0 of 5 letters revealed
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hold firmly and tightly
verb
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, September 24, 2026.GRASP5 lettersanswer page
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, July 19, 2020.CLING5 lettersanswer page
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