Answer to "Takes hold of" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GRASPS which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.

Takes hold of crossword clue answers

Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.

Answer	Likelyness	Letters
GRASPS	44 %	6
SEIZES	22 %	6
WRESTS	11 %	6
CLASPS	11 %	6
SEIZESON	11 %	8

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Takes hold of

These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.

• seizes
• grasps
• clutches
• grabs
• grip
• clasp
• grasp
• gripper
• vice
• griff
• grasping
• fang

Crossword Answer definitions

GRASPS noun

1. (sometimes figurative) Grip.
2. Understanding.
3. That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.

GRASPS verb

1. To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
2. To understand.
3. To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

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 GRASPS

• Catches on to
• Understands
• Takes a hold of
• Seizes upon
• Takes hold of
• Fathoms
• Gets ahold of
• Clutches
• Gets
• Comprehends

More clues leading to the result SEIZES

• Grabs
• Grabs hold of
• Gets one's hands on
• Appropriates
• Commandeers
• Snatches
• Takes by force
• Captures
• Suddenly stops working, with "up"
• Confiscates

More clues leading to the result WRESTS

• Pulls away
• Yanks (from)
• Takes by force
• Takes from
• Takes away by force
• Takes hold of
• Jerks
• Takes using force
• Tears (away) from
• Forcibly removes

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 SEIZESON

• Takes hold of quickly
• Takes hold of
• Jumps at, as an opportunity