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“Hold fast”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hold fast”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, March 27, 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 Friday puzzle

The Answer

G R I P

The answer to “Hold fast” is GRIP

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 27, 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 “Hold fast” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, March 27, 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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Frequently asked questions about “Hold fast”

What is the answer to “Hold fast” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GRIP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, March 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Hold fast”?

The answer GRIP contains 4 letters.

Was “Hold fast” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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