Necklace fastener Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Necklace fastener” from the New York Times crossword of February 16, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, FEBRUARY 16, 2026
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CLASP is the answer to “Necklace fastener”. It means to embrace tightly.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To embrace tightly.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: LPACS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Hold firmly”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Necklace fastener”?
CLASP, 5 letters: to embrace tightly.
When was “Necklace fastener” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 16, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with C.