Clasp
Crossword Clue and Answers

Today we have 18 crossword solutions for Clasp which appeared recently in Irish Independent - Simple.

We have deemed Clasp as a UNCOMMON crossword clue as we have not seen it regularly in many crossword publications.

The most recent answer we found for this clue is "EMBRACE".

Publications

  • Irish Independent - Simple - Tuesday, 16 Jun 2020
  • The New York Times Crossword - Tuesday, 18 Sep 2018

Crossword Answers

3 letters

HUG
A tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug"

4 letters

LOCK
Any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured

HOOK
A sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

GRIP
The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

HOLD
The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

5 letters

GRASP
The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

CLAMP
A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

CATCH
Perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily; "I caught the aroma of coffee"; "He caught the allusion in her glance"; "ears open to catch every sound"; "The dog picked up the scent"; "Catch a glimpse"

6 letters

BUCKLE
Fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

BROOCH
Fasten with or as if with a brooch

CLENCH
The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

CLUTCH
The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

7 letters

EMBRACE
A close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"

8 letters

CLUTCHES
The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

FASTENER
Restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

HANDHOLD
An appendage to hold onto

9 letters

HANDSHAKE
Grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)

FASTENING
The act of fastening things together