What is the answer to "Hold on tightly" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Hold on tightly" is CLING (5 letters).

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Hold on tightly NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the November 2, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

CLING

5 letters · Across · last seen November 2, 2026

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