Paper clip, perhaps, to keep things secure (5,8) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Paper clip, perhaps, to keep things secure (5,8) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 13 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PRESSFASTENER.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PRESSFASTENER Paper clip, perhaps, to keep things secure (5,8) (13)
7% INERTIA It keeps things going (7) New York Times Sep 6, 2025
7% STAPLE Alternative to a paper clip (6) Premier Sunday Jun 8, 2025
6% DRAWING Pull to keep secure in traction (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 27, 2025
6% TISSUES Papers, say: the things that matter to a Yorkshireman? (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 25, 2025
6% DEFINITEARTICLE Perhaps it's the real thing? (15)
6% SAFE Charges a fee to keep this secure (4)
6% PACE Clip (4) LA Times Daily Jun 12, 2025
6% ATTACH Paper-clip, perhaps (6)
5% ONS Clip-___ (earring options) (3) Universal Sep 6, 2025
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