ConnectWord · Ages 10-30 · In use
clutch
Coming through at the last moment when it matters most. To clutch is to win from a losing spot.
Finished my essay right before the deadline. Clutch.
For parents and educators
A compliment. Also used for anything handy at the right time, like a clutch snack.
Where it came from
Sports talk first, then a gaming staple for last-second wins.
Also heard as
clutched, clutch up, clutch play
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