What a clutch lacks (5)

I believe the answer is:

strap

(Other definitions for strap that I've seen before include "Belt; leather strip" , "Parts of a long piece of leather" , "Beat; securing band" , "Tie" , "Shoulder band" .)

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

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