This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ S
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CLASPS as a word: (countable) A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together, such as a fastener or a holder; (uncountable) An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.
CLASPS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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