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The Clue
Holding devices (5 letter answer)
The Answer
VISES
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Notes
The answer VISES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
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Definition
VISE as a noun:
1. (vise, bench vise) = a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place