The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SNATCHING which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1955.
Clutching crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SNATCHING | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Clutching
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- clench
- grasp
- grip
- prehend
- hold
- seize
- cling to
- hold tight
- clasp
- clutch pedal
- batch
- hold close
Crossword Answer definitions
SNATCHING verb- To grasp and remove quickly.
- To attempt to seize something suddenly.
- To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony.
- To steal.
- (by extension) To take (a victory) at the last moment.
- To do something quickly in the limited time available.
- The act by which something is snatched.
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