Crossword answer
EMBRACE
7 letters · Used for 9 different clues · 23 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, August 21, 2026
Letter pattern
EMBRACE
Clues that lead to EMBRACE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Enclasp7Daily ExpressAug 21, 2026
Welcome support after exciting match starts7Daily ExpressAug 9, 2026
Hug7The IndependentJul 21, 2026
Semi-naked couple cuddle (7)7The GuardianJun 17, 2026
Welcome warmly7NewsdayJan 3, 2026
Married couple overwhelmed by European welcome7The IndependentOct 27, 2025
Clasp7Evening StandardJan 17, 2025
Hug me back - it takes two!7Evening StandardJun 21, 2024
Hold me up with stabilising equipment7The IndependentMay 20, 2024
About EMBRACE in crosswords
EMBRACE is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 23 times in our database across 9 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Enclasp” in the Daily Express crossword on August 21, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
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MRSLATEFred Flintstone's boss at the rock quarry
CONFIRMProve bit of negligence in two companies
IASKYOUA burden for a Titan in debt – Lord have mercy! (1,3,3)
MALAYAN__ bear: Southeast Asian forest dweller
SORCERYMagic
SIGNALSLeft and right turn indicators, e.g.
ENSUREDAscertained
EMOTIVEDelicate (7)
SMOKINGFamily stopping small cat doing unhealthy activity
ELLAGICRelating to acid derived from gall nuts put into melting ice
GREATERMore extensive
ECUADORCountry in South America – road cue (anag) (7)
ONAROLLExperiencing continuous streak of good luck (2,1,4)
Every appearance of EMBRACE (23)
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Aug 21, 2026
Enclasp · Daily Express · 14 Down
Aug 9, 2026
Welcome support after exciting match starts · Daily Express · 7 Down
Jul 21, 2026
Hug · The Independent · 8 Across
Jun 17, 2026
Semi-naked couple cuddle (7) · The Guardian · 5 Down
Jan 23, 2026
Hug · The Independent · 9 Across
Jan 3, 2026
Welcome warmly · Newsday · Down
Oct 27, 2025
Married couple overwhelmed by European welcome · The Independent · 2 Down
Sep 13, 2025
Hug · The Independent · 3 Down
Jan 17, 2025
Clasp · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Nov 16, 2024
Hug · The Independent · 17 Across
Oct 15, 2024
Hug · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Sep 1, 2024
Hug · The Independent · 5 Down
Aug 16, 2024
Hug · The Independent · 11 Down
Aug 2, 2024
Hug · Evening Standard · 7 Down
Jun 21, 2024
Hug me back - it takes two! · Evening Standard · 37 Across
May 20, 2024
Hold me up with stabilising equipment · The Independent · 4 Down
Apr 23, 2024
Hug · The Independent · 22 Across
Feb 7, 2020
Hug · Evening Standard · 37 Across
Jul 12, 2019
Hug me back - it takes two! · Evening Standard · 37 Across
Jul 10, 2019
Hug · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Nov 14, 2018
Clasp · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Aug 22, 2018
Hug · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Jun 15, 2018
Hug · Evening Standard · 7 Down