The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CLASPS which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2013.
Strong holds crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CLASPS | 33 % | 6 |
| BEARHUGS | 33 % | 8 |
| CLENCHES | 33 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Strong holds
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- fortresses
- strongholds
- ligament
- bond
- bowl
- bowled
- cask
- dack
- fasting
- heretic
- kingpin
- love
Crossword Answer definitions
CLASPS noun- A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps.
- (in the singular) An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.
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 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 BEARHUGS
- Hearty embraces
- Hearty greetings
- Tight squeezes
- Endure a family reunion?
- Enthusiastic embraces: Colloq.
- Affectionate embraces.
- Strong holds
- Gripping experiences that take your breath away
- Big embraces