Wordle Answer for March 17, 2026
CLASP was the Wordle answer for March 17, 2026. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
CLASP
What clasp means
A fastening device or grip that holds two things tightly together, or to hold something firmly in your hands or arms.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *claspian*, possibly related to Old Norse *klaspa*, meaning to grasp or embrace. The noun developed from the verb. The ultimate origin is uncertain, but it may trace to a Proto-Germanic root meaning to hold tightly or fasten, related to words for grip and clench found across Germanic languages.
Hints for March 17, 2026
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Synonyms of clasp
- clutch
- hold
- clench
- grip
- clutches
- brooch
- buckle
- grasp
Used in a sentence
She held the door frame in a tight _____ as the building shook during the earthquake.
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