Close securely (6)

I believe the answer is:

fasten

(Other definitions for fasten that I've seen before include "Tie or join together, fix firmly" , "Fix securely" , "Fix to, secure" , "Attach" , "Fix -- make tight" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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