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The Clue
Belt tighteners (7 letter answer)
The Answer
BUCKLES
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Notes
The answer BUCKLES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
BUCKLE as a noun:
1. fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
2. (warp, buckle) = a shape distorted by twisting or folding
BUCKLE as a verb:
1. (buckle, clasp) = fasten with a buckle or buckles
2. (buckle, crumple) = fold or collapse; "His knees buckled"
3. (heave, buckle, warp) = bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; "The highway buckled during the heat wave"