Stockings With a Sticky Rubber Top to Stay Put

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Culinary School, Group 2207, Puzzle 4 (Measuring Cups).

Question is: Stockings With a Sticky Rubber Top to Stay Put

and the answer is: HOLDUPS

Word Meaning:

HOLDUPS — plural of holdup

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