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Secure, with "down"

Ross

I believe the answer is:

batten

(Other definitions for batten that I've seen before include "Piece of securing wood" , "Fastener for tarpaulin" , "Strip for fastening to; -- down the hatches" , "Securing strip of wood" , "Close securely, say the hatches" .)

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