The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CLASP which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2020.
Hold tightly crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CLASP | 29 % | 5 |
| GRIP | 25 % | 4 |
| GRASP | 13 % | 5 |
| CLAMP | 13 % | 5 |
| ENCLASP | 8 % | 7 |
| CLING | 8 % | 5 |
| CLENCH | 4 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Hold tightly
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- grip
- grasp
- clutch
- clench
- clip
- strain
- clutching
- cinch
- clinch
- clutches
- clenched
- clasp
Crossword Answer definitions
CLASP noun- A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps.
- (in the singular) An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.
- To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly.
- To shut or fasten together with, or as if with, a clasp.
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 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 GRIP
- Film-crew assistant
- Stagehand
- Knife handle
- Part of a golf club
- Handjob technique concern
- Golfer's concern
- Clutch
- Lose one's __ on reality
- Racquet feature
- Hold firmly
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 CLAMP
- Workbench holder
- Holding device
- Gripping device
- Become strict, with "down"
- __ down on (suppress)
- Mechanical squeezer
- C as in carpentry?
- Get a grip
- "C" in a toolbox
- It's a gripper
More clues leading to the result ENCLASP
More clues leading to the result CLING
- Hold on
- Hang onto
- Be codependent, say
- Peach
- Hang on
- Stick
- Hang on tight
- Hold tight
- Prolong an embrace, say
- Hang on (to)