The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CLUTCHES , but the solution may also be CLASPS which is one of the most recent solution (2015 in King Syndicate).
Holds tightly crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CLUTCHES | 40 % | 8 |
| CLASPS | 40 % | 6 |
| GRIPS | 20 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Holds tightly
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- grips
- clutches
- grasps
- grip
- clasp
- grasp
- gripper
- vice
- griff
- grasping
- fang
- grab
Crossword Answer definitions
CLUTCHES noun- The claw of a predatory animal or bird.
- (by extension) A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil.
- A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car.
- The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.
- Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.
- A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
- To seize, as though with claws.
- To grip or grasp tightly.
- A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs.
- A group or bunch (of people or things).
- To hatch.
- An important or critical situation.
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 CLUTCHES
More clues leading to the result CLASPS
- Envelope fasteners
- Envelope features
- Holds on to
- Parts of some envelopes
- Necklace parts
- Brooches, e.g.
- Hugs
- Necklace securers
- Fasteners
- Embraces