We have the 3-letter answer for Hold close crossword clue, last seen in the NYT Crossword July 3, 2026 puzzle. Let us help you solve the crossword clue that has you stumped so you can finish the puzzle.
Hold close Crossword Answer
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EMBRACE
(7 letters)Helpful Hints
- (noun)
- a tight or amorous embrace
- (verb)
- hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
- fit closely or tightly
- CLOSE (verb)
- cease to operate or cause to cease operating
- come to a close
- CLOSE (adjective)
- not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
- of textiles
- CLOSE (adverb)
- near in time or place or relationship
- in an attentive manner
- CLOSE (noun)
- the last section of a communication
- the temporal end; the concluding time
- HOLD (verb)
- be capable of holding or containing
- be pertinent or relevant or applicable
- HOLD (noun)
- a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
- time during which some action is awaited
- EMBRACE(7 letters)
Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
UGH
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Hold close Crossword Clue Q&A
- When was Hold close crossword clue used most recently?
- This clue was last seen in the July 3, 2026's NYT Crossword.
- What was the most recent answer for Hold close crossword clue?
- The most recent answer for the clue is HUG
- What is the 3-letter answer for Hold close crossword clue?
- HUG
- When has Hold close crossword clue been used historically?
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