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“Hold tightly”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hold tightly”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter C
Last letter H
C ? ? ? ? H

A 6-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

C L E N C H

The answer to “Hold tightly” is CLENCH

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Mar 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 1 17% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Hold tightly” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 2, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CLENCH — a 6-letter word that begins with C and ends with H.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 5 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Hold tightly”

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

The verified answer is CLENCH — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, March 2, 2026.

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

The answer CLENCH contains 6 letters.

Was “Hold tightly” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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