“___ down the hatches!” NYT Crossword Clue
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explanationNYT Crossword December 28 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 6-letter answer for ""___ down the hatches!"" is BATTEN.
The phrase 'batten down the hatches' is a nautical term meaning to secure a ship's hatches with battens in preparation for rough weather. In this context, 'batten' refers to the act of fastening or securing.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 28, 2025.
Batten: To fasten or secure something firmly.
thin wooden strip, make watertight, with down, TBNAET
The answer to “”___ down the hatches!”” in the New York Times puzzle December 28 2025 is BATTEN. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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