The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CLUNG which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2022.
Held tightly crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CLUNG | 40 % | 5 |
| VISED | 20 % | 5 |
| CLASPED | 20 % | 7 |
| CLUTCHED | 20 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Held tightly
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- gripped
- clutched
- embraced
- hugged
- hold
- running
- clinch
- clinched
- clinching
- close
- close-knit
- compact
Crossword Answer definitions
CLUNG verb- To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
- To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.
- To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
- To cause to dry up or wither.
- To dry up or wither.
- (with preposition to) to be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on
- Wasted away; shrunken
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 CLUNG
More clues leading to the result VISED
- Held with an iron grip
- Held at the shop?
- Held by a clamp
- Held tightly
- Gripped tightly.
- Squeezed
- Clamped securely
- Gripped on a bench
- Tightly gripped