Clues for the word "CLENCHED"

We've had 3 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 4 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Pat Sajack's Code Letter crossword on April 09, 2017.

Referring Clues

Came to grips with?
Closed tightly
Closed very tightly

Last Seen In

Pat Sajack's Code Letter - April 09, 2017
Pat Sajack's Code Letter - November 08, 2016
USA Today - May 12, 2015
New York Times - November 05, 2000