FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the closure of FIG. 1, the interior interrupted thread being shown in broken lines for illustrative purposes only and forming no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the closure of FIG. 1, the rear and side views of which are identical to the front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view of the closure of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the closure of FIG. 1, the interior interruped thread being shown in broken lines for illustrative purposes only and forming no part of the claimed design.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for a closure, as shown and described.

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