Crossword answer
BEARHUG
7 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen New York Times, February 16, 2026
Letter pattern
BEARHUG
Clues that lead to BEARHUG
Most recent firstAbout BEARHUG in crosswords
BEARHUG is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Hearty embrace” in the New York Times crossword on February 16, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
MEDIATEIntercede
NETCORDWimbledon etc ordinarily entertaining tennis supporter
GREASEDSince feeding insatiable hunger, ready to swim the Channel?
GESTUREGesticulate
ATLARGEOn the loose
YESITIS"Indeed!"
GASLINECertain stove conduit
CARRIONPutrefying flesh
PATREONMembership platform for content creators
FLAUTASMexican dish with fried tortillas
TUITIONInstruction
PUNSTERFull-groan person?
TAPROOTPart of dandelion? Too right, Pat, it goes upwards (7)
CALDERADepression formed by a volcano's collapse
Every appearance of BEARHUG (7)
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Feb 16, 2026
Hearty embrace · New York Times · 6 Down
Dec 9, 2025
Tight embrace · The Independent · 3 Down
Mar 13, 2024
Wrestling hold · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Feb 7, 2022
In wrestling, put up with the pressure · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Nov 22, 2021
Wrestling hold · Evening Standard · 23 Down
May 2, 2020
Hearty embrace · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Down
Jan 1, 2018
Wrestling hold · Evening Standard · 2 Down