The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word EMBRACES which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2002.
Holds close to one's heart? crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EMBRACES | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Holds close to one's heart?
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- loves
- kin
- dear
- yes
- head
- support
- pedestal
- receptacle
- heretic
- president
- strap
- strapped
Crossword Answer definitions
EMBRACES noun- An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
- An enclosure partially or fully surrounding someone or something.
- Full acceptance (of something).
- An act of enfolding or including.
- To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
- To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.
- To submit to; to undergo.
- To encircle; to enclose, to encompass.
- To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
- To fasten on, as armour.
- To accept (someone) as a friend; to accept (someone's) help gladly.
- To attempt to influence (a court, jury, etc.) corruptly; to practise embracery.
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