| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Holding close in one's arms (8) | ||
| Embracing cold fish outside university disheartened dad | The Telegraph Cryptic | 16 Jul 2024 |
| In a loving embrace | The Telegraph Quick | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Peach embracing Dud awkwardly - yes, embracing | ||
| Close to you, daughers stick around, demonstrating affection | ||
| Hugging, embracing affectionately | ||
| Getting close and comfy | Eugene Sheffer | 23 May 2016 |
| Signalling The Script cover theologian is left holding affectionately | ||
| Nestling. |