| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hugged (7) | The Sun Mini | 04 Nov 2026 |
| Held tight, as hands | ||
| Held firmly | Newsday | 24 Sep 2023 |
| Held cap with sled out of control | The Telegraph Cryptic | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Embraced | ||
| Held firmly | ||
| Held tight | ||
| Held tight | ||
| Held firmly | ||
| Held firmly | ||
| Held on to | ||
| Held on to | ||
| Held tight | ||
| Held tightly | ||
| Held tightly | ||
| Held firmly | ||
| Held | ||
| Hugged | ||
| Held on to | ||
| Laid hold of | ||
| Hugged | ||
| Embraced | ||
| Held fast | ||
| Seized firmly | ||
| Embraced. | ||
| Clutched. |