Filed from 6 published puzzles

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Set to 5 different clues across 6 published puzzles, most often “Hold tight” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 5 January 2010.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Hold tight2 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 5 January 2010

  • Grip tightlyonce

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 13 May 2008

  • Grip firmlyonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 12 September 2004

  • Bear hugonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 14 May 2000

  • Get a grip ononce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 24 July 1994

Other answers to these clues