The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word EMBRACES , but the solution may also be OOO which is one of the most recent solution (2009 in CrossSynergy).
Hugs crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EMBRACES | 40 % | 8 |
| CLASPS | 30 % | 6 |
| OOO | 20 % | 3 |
| CUDDLES | 10 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Hugs
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- embrace
- clinch
- squeeze
- bosom
- comprises
- covers
- embraces
- encompasses
- includes
- kisses
- spans
- handshakes
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.
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 EMBRACES
- Adopts wholeheartedly
- Hugs
- More than accepts
- Romantic movie "close-ups."
- Takes in
- Holds close to one's heart?
- Hugs tightly
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
More clues leading to the result OOO
- Tic-tac-toe row
- Winning tic-tac-toe row
- Hugs, on greeting cards
- Winning game row
- Tic-tac-toe win
- Tic-tac-toe winner
- "Hollywood Squares" win
- Tick-tack-toe win
- New pedometer reading
- Hugs indication