The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word EMBRACED , but the solution may also be HELD which is one of the most recent solution (2012 in CrossSynergy).
Hugged crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EMBRACED | 33 % | 8 |
| CLASPED | 33 % | 7 |
| HELD | 22 % | 4 |
| CUDDLED | 11 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Hugged
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- cuddling
- snuggling
- caressing
- petting
- kissing
- fondling
- necking
- smooching
- busted
- clasped
- embraced
- kiss
Crossword Answer definitions
EMBRACED verb- 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 EMBRACED
More clues leading to the result CLASPED
More clues leading to the result HELD
- Contained
- Maintained, as an opinion
- Committed a gridiron no-no
- Kept back
- Withstood
- Kept in jail
- Possessed
- Didn't budge
- Didn't fall
- Wouldn't let go