Crossword answer · 4 letters
Snap definition and meaning
snap · noun
What does Snap mean?
A snap is a two-part fastener that closes when its matching pieces are pressed together.
What does SNAP mean in a crossword?
SNAP answers the reviewed clue “Zipper alternative.” Calling it an “alternative” to a zipper narrows the many senses of SNAP to a garment closure.
Why is SNAP useful to learn?
SNAP is useful to learn because this reviewed clue depends on straight definition, exact grammar, and a 4-letter grid entry.
Common clue patterns
- Zipper alternative
- Use a four-letter press-together fastener that also names a sharp sound.
- 4-letter straight definition answer confirmed by crossings
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
SNAP is a four-letter clothing fastener that can replace a zipper. The clue uses the garment-hardware sense rather than the sound or quick-action senses. Other clues may use a different sense, so solvers should confirm the grammar, source context, answer length, and crossing letters.