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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 | ||||||||
| 25% | 12 | It clearly holds small fish but less clearly holds big fowl | ||||||
noun • a state of affairs in which you have no privacy • a transparent bowl in which small fish are kept | ||||||||
| 24% | 9 | Holds off or holds up | ||||||
verb • lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer | ||||||||
Holds Close To Ones Heart Crossword Clue
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EMBRACES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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EMBRACES
Updated: October 11, 2023
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