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Spot On A Tie Perhaps Crossword Clue

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99%8Exact Match!
noun

• design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spots

25%8Spot for sunbathing, perhaps
noun

• the roof of a house

25%8 Secures a playoff spot, perhaps
noun

• (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily

• a small slip noose made with seizing

• the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet

• a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

• a tight or amorous embrace

verb

• secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts

• hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches

• hold in a tight grasp

• embrace amorously

• flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)

• settle conclusively

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New York Times20 Mar 2007 Down 39
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