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Hold tightly and firmly (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clench

'hold tightly and firmly' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for clench that I've seen before include "Grip tightly" , "Squeeze together tightly" , "Close firmly together" , "Grip; grit (teeth)" , "Sharply contract (muscle)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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