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The Clue
Held fast (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CLUNG
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Notes
The answer CLUNG is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
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Definition
CLING as a verb:
1. (cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere) = come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere"
2. to remain emotionally or intellectually attached; "He clings to the idea that she might still love him."
3. (cling, hang) = hold on tightly or tenaciously; "hang on to your father's hands"; "The child clung to his mother's apron"