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The Clue
Embraces (4 letter answer)
The Answer
HUGS
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Notes
The answer HUGS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Definition
HUG as a noun:
1. (hug, clinch, squeeze) = a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug"
HUG as a verb:
1. (embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze) = squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
2. fit closely or tightly; "The dress hugged her hips"