Crossword clue
“Hold tightly”
This clue appeared as 23-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
GRASPLetters5
Starts withG
Ends withP
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| GRASP | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| CLENCH | 6 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Hold tightly” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 24, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with P, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for September 24, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Hold tightly” clue?+
The answer is GRASP (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 24, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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