“Necklace fastener” crossword clue
Answer
C
L
A
S
P
•••••CLASP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CLASP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Necklace fastener”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 16, 2026, where it runs at 1 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 16, 2026 grid1DThickens, as cream5 ltrs›2DNot heavy5 ltrs›3DNarrow way between city buildings5 ltrs›4DWhole bunch4 ltrs›5DHorse's ancestral line8 ltrs›
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Feb 16, 20266APhysique, slangily3 ltrs›9A"___ to that!"4 ltrs›13ATextile city NNE of Paris5 ltrs›14ANew wave band with the hit "Whip It"4 ltrs›15AImprovise, in jazz4 ltrs›16AStared rudely5 ltrs›17ALate-night kitchen visit, e.g.4 ltrs›18AStench4 ltrs›
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