Crossword clue
“Hold on tightly”
This clue appeared as 11-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CLINGLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withG
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Hold on tightly” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on November 2, 2026 as 11-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with G, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for November 2, 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 on tightly” clue?+
The answer is CLING (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of November 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.
How do I find other Midi answers?+
Open the full list of answers for November 2, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.