Hold Them Informally At Start Of Boating Contest Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is EMBRACE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: EMBRACE

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	24%	11		Fast start to a contest
3	24%	9		Start a contest with an opponent

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "EMBRACE" which means:

noun

• The act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
• The state of taking in or encircling
• A close affectionate and protective acceptance

verb

• Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
• Hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
• Take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

An example sentence would be:

• "She gave her sister a warm embrace when they finally saw each other after a long time."
• "The movie depicts a heartfelt embrace between the two main characters."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic10 Apr 2009	Down 19
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