Related Clues:

• Granny, e.g
• Marriage metaphor
• Tie the ___ (wed)
• Slip or square follower
• Speed unit for a yacht race
• Tie feature
• Tie (or what is put in one?)
• Boat speed unit
• Sailor's contrivance
• Rope fastening
• Bird's tuft
• Small northern sandpiper
• A fastening
• String fastening
• Ligature