The Clue
Close securely, with "down" (6 letter answer)
The Answer
BATTEN
Tags
Notes
The answer BATTEN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
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Definition
BATTEN as a noun:
1. (batting, batten) = stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber
2. a strip fixed to something to hold it firm
BATTEN as a verb:
1. (batten, batten down, secure) = furnish with battens; "batten ships"
2. secure with battens; "batten down a ship's hatches"