The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HUGGED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2019.
Stayed close to crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HUGGED | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Stayed close to
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Crossword Answer definitions
HUGGED verb- To crouch; huddle as with cold.
- To cling closely together.
- To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.
- To stay close to (the shore etc.)
- To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.
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