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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Hold in close affection last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CUDDLE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CUDDLE Hold in close affection | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jul 24, 2017 |
| 3% | DOTE ___ on (lavish with affection) | (4) | USA Today | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 3% | NEAR Close by | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 17, 2026 |
| 3% | CRONY That's a close one! | (5) | The Atlantic | Feb 15, 2026 |
| 3% | RETAINING Holding on to | (9) | Commuter | Feb 14, 2026 |
| 3% | DOTES Lavishes affection (on) | (5) | LA Times Daily | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 3% | INGOOD Close (with) | (6) | New York Times | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 3% | HAS Holds | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 3% | CODA Musical closing | (4) | Universal | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 3% | WAIT "Hold on!" | (4) |
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