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Hanging On For Dear Life Crossword Clue
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CLUTCHING which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CLUTCHING
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CLUTCHING" which means:
- noun
- • The act of grasping
- • A tense critical situation
- • A number of birds hatched at the same time
- • A collection of things or persons to be handled together
- • A woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand
- • A pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism
- • A coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism verb
- • Take hold of; grab
- • Hold firmly, usually with one's hands
- • Affect
An example sentence would be:
- • "She stood there, clutching her purse tightly."
- • "He was in a state of panic, clutching his chest."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times28 May 1978 | Across 51 | |
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