Like some handshakes and mattresses (4)

I believe the answer is:

firm

(Other definitions for firm that I've seen before include "Steady kind of business" , "Tight; company" , "Resolved and steady" , "A steady business enterprise? (4)" , "solid structure" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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