The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word HASP , but the solution may also be TYING which is one of the most recent solution (2008 in New York Sun).
Fastening crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HASP | 43 % | 4 |
| TYING | 13 % | 5 |
| CLASP | 13 % | 5 |
| LATCH | 9 % | 5 |
| STRAP | 9 % | 5 |
| CHAINING | 4 % | 8 |
| PINNING | 4 % | 7 |
| GRIPPER | 4 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Fastening
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- holdfast
- attachment
- clasp
- tether
- tie-down
- fix
- mount
- pinch
- home
- set
- closing
- mounting
Crossword Answer definitions
HASP noun- A clasp, especially a metal strap fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a hook for fastening a door.
- A spindle to wind yarn, thread, or silk on.
- An instrument for cutting the surface of grassland; a scarifier.
- To shut or fasten with a hasp.
- A measure of two hanks of linen thread.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result HASP
- A pin can go through it
- Door clasp
- Door fastener
- Fastener
- Hardware on a barn door
- Metal fastener
- A pin may go through it
- Briefcase closer
- Hinged fastener
- Padlock mate
More clues leading to the result TYING
- Drawing even with
- Knotting
- Evening things
- Making a bowline
- Having the same score as
- Securing an apron, say
- Securing, as an apron
- Making a knot in
- Pulling even with
- Evening, as a score
More clues leading to the result CLASP
- Hold onto
- Necklace fastener
- Tie securer
- Fastener
- Bill holder
- Choker component
- Necklace feature
- Envelope feature, at times
- Necklace part
- Envelope feature
More clues leading to the result LATCH
- Basic security device
- Car seat-securing feature
- Gate closer
- Gate fastener
- Door fastener
- Glom (onto)
- Close, in a way
- Hook and eye, for one
- It can hold the key
- Gate mechanism
More clues leading to the result STRAP
- Bale together
- Leather strip
- Sandal part
- Flogging tool
- Put a financial burden on
- Sandal feature
- Standee's support
- Harness part
- Backpack handle
- Bra feature