NYT Dictionary

CLENCHED

/klˈɛntʃt/
AdjectiveVerbGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Closed tightly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

clenchclinchclinched

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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