The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word EMBRACE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Hug crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EMBRACE | 28 % | 7 |
| CLASP | 26 % | 5 |
| ENFOLD | 21 % | 6 |
| ENCLASP | 10 % | 7 |
| CARESS | 5 % | 6 |
| CUDDLE | 5 % | 6 |
| HOLD | 3 % | 4 |
| LOVINGEMBRACE | 3 % | 13 |
Why may EMBRACE be the right solution?
"Embrace" is a synonym for hug, meaning to hold someone closely in one's arms. It fits the number of letters required for the crossword clue and matches the definition accurately.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Hug
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- embrace
- clinch
- squeeze
- bosom
- cuddle
- grip
- kiss
- kissing
- hold
- enfold
- shake
- sex
Crossword Answer definitions
EMBRACE 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.
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 EMBRACE
- Hug
- Welcome
- Adopt, as a cause
- "a time to ___, and a time to refrain"
- *Hug
- Warm greeting
- Clinch
- Show of affection
- Adopt enthusiastically
- Take up eagerly
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 ENFOLD
More clues leading to the result ENCLASP
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 CUDDLE
- Get close, as a couple
- Get close, in a way
- Get lovey-dovey
- Get very close
- Get snuggly
- Get close
- Curl up.
- Close embrace.
- Give tender loving care.
- Hug.
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