Jawed Grip Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: VISE

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	36%	5		Able to clamp or grip tightly with the jaws
3	24%	12		Term used to describe a square-jawed individual

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "VISE" which means:

noun

• A holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place

verb

• To clamp with or as with a vise.
• To examine and endorse (a passport, etc.); to visa.

An example sentence would be:

• "He used a vise to hold the metal while he hammered it."
• "The vise clamped tightly onto the workbench."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times09 Jun 1988	Down 12
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