Purse fastener (5)

I believe the answer is:

clasp

'purse fastener' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for clasp that I've seen before include "Handshake or fastening device" , "Grasp firmly" , "Catch; embrace" , "Grip firmly" , "Hug" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal, the USA Today and the King Feature Syndicate.

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