One of a pair is stated to hold tightly for an instant (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TWINKLING One of a pair is stated to hold tightly for an instant (9) (9)
8% CLING Hold on tightly (5) Puzzler Backwords Sep 6, 2026
8% CLUTCH Hold tightly (6) The Times Concise Aug 26, 2026
8% GRASPS Holds tightly (6) Newsday Jun 1, 2026
6% CRAM Pack in extra tightly (4)
6% TAUT Tightly stretched (4) Commuter Sep 3, 2026
6% SECS Instants (4) New York Times Aug 30, 2026
6% SEC Short instant (3) USA Today Aug 30, 2026
6% ODDNESS Characteristic of one pair of diamonds held by one pair of spades (7) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 28, 2026
6% NOW "This instant!" (3) USA Today Aug 24, 2026
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