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The Clue

Close securely, with "down" (6 letter answer)

The Answer

BATTEN

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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"