Crossword answer
CLENCH
6 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen Newsday, March 2, 2026
Letter pattern
CLENCH
Clues that lead to CLENCH
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Hold tightly6NewsdayMar 2, 2026
Grasp6Evening StandardAug 8, 2025
Make a tight fist6Daily ThemedJan 23, 2023
About CLENCH in crosswords
CLENCH is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 5 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Hold tightly” in the Newsday crossword on March 2, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
DEALERTrader
PLENTYLots can be supplied in extremes of penury
TOUCANFroot Loops' bird mascot
INJESTJust for laughs
PATDRYBlot with a paper towel
PASCALQuietly losing his head scoundrel is under a degree of pressure
POSSUMOne can play it still
GARAGECarport
PRETTYFairly pleasing to the eye (6)
AWAKENBecome aware of a possibly weak point
PLOVERShore bird
FELONYAny serious crime
ELVIRAOak Ridge Boys hit song
COGENTClear and convincing (6)
Every appearance of CLENCH (5)
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Mar 2, 2026
Hold tightly · Newsday · Down
Feb 15, 2026
Hold tightly · New York Times · 68 Down
Aug 8, 2025
Grasp · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Jan 23, 2023
Make a tight fist · Daily Themed · 20 Across
Dec 13, 2019
Grasp · Evening Standard · 3 Down