“Hold close” crossword clue
Answer
H
U
G
•••HUG
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HUG is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hold close”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 3, 2026, where it runs at 64 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 3, 2026 grid63A"Tell me about it!"15 ltrs›66ALifestyle for those who go both ways9 ltrs›68ARoot crop product9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 3, 20261ABank of China Tower architect5 ltrs›6AAccepts accolades onstage, say9 ltrs›15ALoses some hair, e.g.5 ltrs›16AFacial feature also known as a "nasolabial fold"9 ltrs›17ARace to the top15 ltrs›19AN.H.L.'s Mammoth, on sports tickers3 ltrs›20ABag that may contain swag4 ltrs›21AIn the thick of6 ltrs›
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