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Held Tightly Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CLUNG which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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noun

• fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit

verb

• come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

• to remain emotionally or intellectually attached

• hold on tightly or tenaciously

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adjective satellite

• pulled or drawn tight

• subjected to great tension; stretched tight

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New York Times27 Feb 2022 Down 33
The Guardian Quick23 Dec 2015 Down 2
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