Necklace closure (5)

I believe the answer is:

clasp

(Other definitions for clasp that I've seen before include "Close hands round" , "Tightly grip" , "Grasp firmly" , "Grasp; fastener" , "Jewellery fastener" .)

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

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