NYT Dictionary

CLUTCHED

/klʌt͡ʃt/
VerbGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023, 2025

Meaning

simple past and past participle of clutch

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

seizeprehendclutch

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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