| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Delighted, pleased (7) | ||
| Held affectionately | ||
| Embraced clue with three D's, cryptically (7) | Puzzler Cryptic | 14 Sep 2024 |
| Embraced clue with three D's, cryptically (7) | Puzzler Cryptic | 10 Aug 2024 |
| Hugged lingeringly (7) | ||
| Hugged or embraced ? (7) | ||
| Held in affection (7) | ||
| Hugged | Eugene Sheffer | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Embraced clue with three D's, cryptically | The Sun Two Speed | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Hugged | The Sun Two Speed | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Got very close and comfy | ||
| Snuggled. | ||
| Hugged | ||
| Curled up. |