The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 4 letter word TIE DOWN
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More clues leading to the result TIE DOWN
- Limit that is ultimately enforced in urban area
- Secure item of neckwear reduced in price
- Match going away from City: fix!
- Secure passport stamped with initial of evacuee, entering urban area
- Restrain and draw swallow
- Bash breaking twine that’s loose, making secure
- Fix game in a losing position
- Restrict diet now if it’s bad
- That is out of order, appearing after time limit
- Fix article of clothing not properly done up?
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The straight part
We know that "fix" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fix = tie down.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.
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What does TIE DOWN mean?
TIE DOWN noun- A rope, strap, chain, or line used to secure a load or item.
- The assembly to which something is secured using a tiedown.
- The act of securing something using a tiedown.