The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word HUG , but the solution may also be B IN TOUCH (be in touch) which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Embrace crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HUG | 38 % | 3 |
| CLASP | 23 % | 5 |
| ADOPT | 9 % | 5 |
| INARM | 8 % | 5 |
| ENFOLD | 5 % | 6 |
| ENCLASP | 3 % | 7 |
| HOLD | 3 % | 4 |
| CARESS | 2 % | 6 |
| ENARM | 1 % | 5 |
| CLEAVE TO | 1 % | 9 |
| ACCEPT | 1 % | 6 |
| BECLASP | 1 % | 7 |
| GRASP | 1 % | 5 |
| FOLD | 1 % | 4 |
| B IN TOUCH (be in touch) | 1 % | 24 |
| ESPOUSE | 1 % | 7 |
Why may HOLD be the right solution?
The word "hold" can mean to embrace or grip something tightly, making it the correct answer for the clue "embrace."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Embrace
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- hug
- squeeze
- sweep up
- encompass
- cover
- bosom
- comprehend
- adapt
- espouse
- hugging
- grip
- grasp
Crossword Answer definitions
HUG noun- A close embrace, especially when charged with such an emotion as represented by: affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, agression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").
- A particular grip in wrestling.
- To crouch; huddle as with cold.
- To cling closely together.
- To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.
- To stay close to (the shore etc.)
- To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result HUG
- Hershey's morsel
- Embrace
- Bro-to-bro affection
- Warm embrace
- Warm welcome
- Have a crush on someone?
- Tight squeeze?
- Bear or group follower
- Group activity, at times
- "O," in love letters
More clues leading to the result CLASP
- Hold onto
- Necklace fastener
- Tie securer
- Fastener
- Bill holder
- Choker component
- Necklace feature
- Envelope feature, at times
- Necklace part
- Envelope feature
More clues leading to the result ADOPT
- Add to the family, in a way
- Assume
- Take on
- Take up, as a cause
- Take as one's own
- "__ the mornin'!"
- Go out of the pool for, say?
- Bring in, as a boxer to one's home
- Take in
- Bring home from the shelter
More clues leading to the result INARM
- Arm __ (together)
- Embrace.
- Surround.
- Clasp.
- Clasp in the arms.
- Arm-___.
- Arm ___.
- Arm ___
- Embrace
- Arm-___ (abreast)
More clues leading to the result ENFOLD
More clues leading to the result ENCLASP
More clues leading to the result HOLD
- Countdown delay
- Stick fast
- Impose restraints on
- Phone button
- Confine
- Cargo compartment
- Telephone limbo
- Where cargo rides
- Ship's cargo area
- Nelson, for example
More clues leading to the result CARESS
- Tender touch
- Lovers do it
- Touch gently
- Soft touch
- Sweet touch
- Nice touch
- Stroke lightly
- Loving stroke
- Affectionate gesture
- Show of affection
More clues leading to the result ENARM
- Heat up?
- Gird for battle
- Emulate this puzzle's stars?
- Equip with weapons, old-style
- Provide with heat?
- Supply with weapons, old-style
- Prepare for battle.
- Embrace: Var.
- Embrace.
- Equip, as a knight of old.
More clues leading to the result CLEAVE TO
More clues leading to the result ACCEPT
- Take with good grace
- Say "yes" to
- Deal with, as a friend request
- Facebook friend request option
- Go along with
- Resign oneself to
- Say yes to
- Receive willingly
- Agree to, as terms
- Endure without protest
More clues leading to the result BECLASP
More clues leading to the result GRASP
- Catch on
- Comprehend
- Comprehension
- Get it
- Understanding
- Catch on to
- Clutch
- Get the meaning of
- Understand
- Get a hold of
More clues leading to the result FOLD
- Quit at cards
- Pleat
- Turn over one's hand
- Finish the laundry
- Make a paper crane, say
- Make origami, e.g.
- Go under
- Toss in one's hand
- Drop one's hand
- Go bankrupt