Clues for the word "CLENCH"
We've had 18 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 38 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Penny Dell Daily crossword on April 01, 2026.
Definition of clench
- n. & v. t. - See Clinch.
Referring Clues
- Bear hug
- Hold tight
- Grip firmly
- Grip tightly
- Hold tightly
- Tighten, as a fist
- Grasp firmly
- Grit your teeth
- Something to do with your teeth
- Close tightly, as one's hand
- Make a fist
- Tighten, like a jaw
- Squeeze together tightly in one's hands
- Close firmly together
- Squeeze together tightly
- Grip top fish under edges in creel
- Grasp
- Clutch
Last Seen In
- Penny Dell Daily - April 01, 2026
- New York Times - February 15, 2026
- Evening Standard Quick - August 08, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - June 24, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - March 08, 2025
- USA Today - September 14, 2023
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - February 14, 2023
- Family Time - August 21, 2017
- New York Times - April 10, 2017
- New York Times - July 20, 2016
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - April 19, 2016
- Guardian Prize - February 27, 2016
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - December 29, 2013
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - December 13, 2013
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - June 22, 2013
- LA Times - January 24, 2013
- Netword - October 23, 2012
- USA Today - April 05, 2012
- USA Today - August 23, 2011
- Universal - January 16, 2011
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - August 14, 2010
- Netword - May 02, 2010
- Universal - February 25, 2010
- New York Times - January 05, 2010
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - November 26, 2009
- Universal - September 22, 2009
- Universal - July 14, 2009
- Guardian Quick - July 07, 2008
- Jonesin - June 24, 2008
- New York Times - May 13, 2008
- And in 8 more crossword puzzles...