| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| tieing | close by means of a tie |
| tieing | to fasten, attach, or close by means of a tie |
| sounding | The area of sea close to the shore that is shallow enough for the bottom to be reached by means of a sounding line |
| synonyms | A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language, for example shut is a synonym of close |
| BOND | Close tie |
| LIGATE | Tie up and close off |
