Cryptic crossword clue
Fastening both ends of tie by the loop 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TETHERING

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The straight part
We know that "Fastening" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fastening = tethering.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TETHERING mean?

TETHERING verb
  1. To restrict something with a tether.
  2. To connect a cellular smartphone to another personal computer in order to give it access to a hotspot.
TETHERING noun
  1. The act or means by which something is tethered.
  2. The connection of a personal computer to a mobile phone so as to obtain wireless Internet access from the computer.

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