The Clue
Hugged (8 letter answer)
The Answer
EMBRACED
Tags
Notes
The answer EMBRACED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Adopted
Definition
EMBRACE as a verb:
1. (embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover) = include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"
2. (embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze) = squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
3. (espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up) = take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith"