Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 37% | 8 | Hugging serpent in embrace | |
| 3 | 33% | 6 | A passionate embrace; a grapple by boxers at close quarters; the fastening of a metal nail by bending its tip back; or, a pun/punning retort | |
Embrace Hugging King In Passionate Laughter Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 169 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CHORTLING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CHORTLING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
Best Possible Answers
About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CHORTLING" which means:
- noun
- • A soft partly suppressed laugh verb
- • Laugh quietly or with restraint
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Cryptic crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
In Africa it flows down meandering lineSand, not English composer
One's business affairs?
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Cryptic16 Mar 2010 | Down 7 | |
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
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | A passionate embrace; a grapple by boxers at close quarters; the fastening of a metal nail by bending its tip back; or, a pun/punning retort
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
17 Jun 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 17 Jun 2023 |
2 | French king rising to embrace Switzerland's divine humour
The Guardian Cryptic -
12 Sep 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 12 Sep 2003 |
3 | Hugging serpent in embrace
The Guardian Cryptic -
10 Jan 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 10 Jan 2003 |
4 | Jester's emotion after the king's laughter?
New York Times -
04 Jul 2021 | New York Times / 04 Jul 2021 |
5 | Much laughter over king 10's lover
The Guardian Cryptic -
18 Jul 2012 | The Guardian Cryptic / 18 Jul 2012 |
6 | Passionate embrace | |
7 | This king was the son of King John and became the King of England at the age of nine |
