Close tightly Crossword Clue

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Close tightly Crossword Answer

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SEALUP

(6 letters)

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(noun)
1. a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare
2. fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
(verb)
1. make tight; secure against leakage
2. cover with varnish

Hint 2: Clue Definition

CLOSE (verb)
1. cease to operate or cause to cease operating
2. come to a close
CLOSE (adjective)
1. not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
2. of textiles
CLOSE (adverb)
1. near in time or place or relationship
2. in an attentive manner
CLOSE (noun)
1. the last section of a communication
2. the temporal end; the concluding time

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SEALUP
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
ALES

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Down

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3. In addition

4. Wide belt

5. Take out a loan

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7. See 43-Down

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9. ONE OF THE OCTET

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12. In addition

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37. Congress' cable channel

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