Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

Clutched Crossword Clue

There are 6 exact and 24 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is HELD which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: HELD

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?LettersAnswerClue
97%4Exact Match!
adjective

• occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

90%6 Trapped
noun

• a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

• the quantity that was caught

• a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

• anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)

• a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)

• a restraint that checks the motion of something

• a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window

• a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth

• the act of catching an object with the hands

• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

verb

• discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

• perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily

• reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot

• take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

• succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase

• to hook or entangle

• attract and fix

• capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping

• reach in time

• get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly

• catch up with and possibly overtake

• be struck or affected by

• check oneself during an action

• hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

• see or watch

• cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled

• detect a blunder or misstep

• grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of

• come down with

• start burning

• perceive by hearing

• suffer from the receipt of

• attract; cause to be enamored

• apprehend and reproduce accurately

• take in and retain

• spread or be communicated

• be the catcher

• become aware of

• delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned

75%7Exact Match!
noun

• a mechanical device for gripping an object

• the act of catching an object with the hands

verb

• take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

• get hold of or seize quickly and easily

• make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand

• obtain illegally or unscrupulously

• take or grasp suddenly

• capture the attention or imagination of

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Family members
Exile
Golf course standard

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times02 Apr 2018 Down 60
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword

Similar Clues

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen