Crossword clue
“Secure tightly”
This clue appeared as 49-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
TRUSSLetters5
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Secure tightly” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 6, 2026 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Secure tightly” clue?+
The answer is TRUSS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 6, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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