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Like many gift packages and old messages

Secured with adhesive strips
Bound with a ribbon or string
Sealed with sticky material
Fastened with masking or duct tape
Covered with adhesive material
TAPED

Explained 2023-06-22 by William Cross

Crossword: New York Times

Date of crossword: 2023-06-23