The Clue
Nail down (6 letter answer)
The Answer
ENSURE
Tags
Notes
The answer ENSURE is uncommon, appearing about once every 425 puzzles.
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Definition
ENSURE as a verb:
1. (guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, secure) = make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
2. (see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure) = be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"