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“Grasp firmly”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Grasp firmly”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter G
Last letter P
G ? ? P

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

G R I P

The answer to “Grasp firmly” is GRIP

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Grasp firmly” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is GRIP — a 4-letter word that begins with G and ends with P.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer GRIP

GRIP has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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More clues from the April 14, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Grasp firmly”

What is the answer to “Grasp firmly” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GRIP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Grasp firmly”?

The answer GRIP contains 4 letters.

Was “Grasp firmly” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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