Hold firmly Crossword Clue

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Hold firmly Crossword Answer

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GRASP

(5 letters)

GRIP

(4 letters)

AVER

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. fasten with a buckle or buckles
2. fasten with or as if with a brooch
(noun)
1. the act of grasping
2. a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FIRMLY (adverb)
1. in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
2. with resolute determination
HOLD (verb)
1. be capable of holding or containing
2. be pertinent or relevant or applicable
HOLD (noun)
1. a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
2. time during which some action is awaited

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

GRASP
(5 letters)
GRIP
(4 letters)
AVER
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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