The Clue
Fastened (7 letter answer)
The Answer
SECURED
Tags
Notes
The answer SECURED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
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Locked in
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Definition
SECURE as a verb:
1. (procure, secure) = get by special effort; "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed"
2. (fasten, fix, secure) = cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"
3. assure payment of
4. (guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, secure) = make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
5. (plug, stop up, secure) = fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug; "plug the hole"; "stop up the leak"
6. (batten, batten down, secure) = furnish with battens; "batten ships"
SECURED as an adjective:
1. (barred, bolted, fast, latched, locked, secured) = firmly fastened or secured against opening; "windows and doors were all fast"; "a locked closet"; "left the house properly secured"
2. (bonded, guaranteed, secured, warranted) = secured by written agreement