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The Clue

Fastens (6 letter answer)

The Answer

RIVETS

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Notes

The answer RIVETS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

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Definition

RIVET as a noun:

1. (stud, rivet) = ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)
2. heavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together

RIVET as a verb:

1. (concentrate, focus, center, centre, pore, rivet) = direct one's attention on something; "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"
2. fasten with a rivet or rivets
3. hold (someone's attention); "The discovery of the skull riveted the paleontologists"