What is the answer to "Close tightly"?

The most common answer is SEAL. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025, and first appeared in 2023.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Close tightly Crossword Clue Answer

Need help with Close tightly? This clue showed up in the October 15, 2025 USA Today puzzle. The answer has 4 letters.

Close tightly Crossword Answer

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Close tightly Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Close tightly" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Close tightly" crossword clue is SEAL. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used "Close tightly" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on October 15, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of SEAL?

The word SEAL means: close with or as if with a seal. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Close tightly".