The Clue
Hugs (8 letter answer)
The Answer
EMBRACES
Tags
Notes
The answer EMBRACES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Takes in
Hugs tightly
Holds close to one's heart?
Definition
EMBRACE as a noun:
1. (embrace, embracing, embracement) = the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
2. the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea"
3. (embrace, bosom) = a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"
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"