“Hearty embrace” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BEARHUG is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hearty embrace”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 16, 2026, where it runs at 6 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 16, 2026 grid6APhysique, slangily3 ltrs›14ANew wave band with the hit "Whip It"4 ltrs›17ALate-night kitchen visit, e.g.4 ltrs›19ALongtime comic strip set in a medieval kingdom13 ltrs›23ATeen wearing heavy eyeliner, maybe4 ltrs›28AComputer operating system developed by Bell Labs4 ltrs›34AFictional lab assistant with a hunchback4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 16, 20261ANecklace fastener5 ltrs›9A"___ to that!"4 ltrs›13ATextile city NNE of Paris5 ltrs›15AImprovise, in jazz4 ltrs›16AStared rudely5 ltrs›18AStench4 ltrs›22AHome for pigs3 ltrs›24AReally, really cool6 ltrs›
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