Hold in great affection, perhaps (3) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HUG Hold in great affection, perhaps (3) (3)
8% NURSER One caring, or holding of a grudge, perhaps (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 21, 2025
8% BEANO Disrobe anonymously holding orgy, perhaps (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 9, 2025
8% ASSET Liquid holding, perhaps (5) Universal Aug 19, 2025
8% SMITTEN Severely affected hand nurse holds (7) The Times Cryptic Aug 7, 2025
7% CATHERINE -- the Great (9) Eugene Sheffer Oct 23, 2025
7% DOTE Shower affection (on) (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 18, 2025
7% ELNINO Climate-affecting current (6) Thomas Joseph Oct 18, 2025
7% THATD "___ be great" (5) Universal Oct 17, 2025
7% LOVE Nothing but affection (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Oct 17, 2025
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