Zip one takes home - after raise! - in cigarette packets (9)
I believe the answer is:
fastening
This might be a double definition.
'zip one takes home' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'raise in cigarette packets' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'after' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for fastening that I've seen before include "Securing device" , "Device that closes or secures" , "Tying" .)