Hold Them Informally At Start Of Boating Contest Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	7		Exact Match!
	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
	24%	11		Fast start to a contest
	noun • the start of a race
	24%	9		Start a contest with an opponent
	verb • settle conclusively; come to terms

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The Guardian Cryptic10 Apr 2009	Down 19
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