The clue "Holds on tight" recently appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on April 21, 2020. Our comprehensive crossword database contains 109 potential solutions for this clue. After ranking each by frequency and reliability, CLINGS (6 letters) comes out on top with 99% confidence.
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CLINGS
Holds on tight
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2020
99%
CLINGS
Holds on tight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2020
50%
GRIPS
Holds tight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2022
50%
GRIPS
Holds tight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2022
8%
SEALS
Shuts up tight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
SEALS
Shuts up tight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
8%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
8%
CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
8%
CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
8%
MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
8%
KELCE
Kansas City tight end Travis
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
8%
KELCE
Kansas City tight end Travis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
8%
NIGHTCREW
"Sleep tight," "Sweet dreams," and "Don't let the bedbugs bite"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
8%
NIGHTCREW
"Sleep tight," "Sweet dreams," and "Don't let the bedbugs bite"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
8%
SKINNY
__ jeans: tight fashion choice
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
SKINNY
__ jeans: tight fashion choice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
PETTY
Like one who holds grudges
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
8%
PETTY
Like one who holds grudges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
8%
SHAPER
Body ___ (tight garment)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
8%
SHAPER
Body ___ (tight garment)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
8%
COBB
Slugger Ty who holds the record for most career steals of home plate
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
8%
COBB
Slugger Ty who holds the record for most career steals of home plate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
8%
NOLAN
Pitcher Ryan who holds the MLB record for career strikeouts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
8%
NOLAN
Pitcher Ryan who holds the MLB record for career strikeouts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
8%
SCRUM
Rugby play with tight formation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
8%
SCRUM
Rugby play with tight formation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
8%
AROD
Nickname of the slugger who holds the MLB record for most career grand slams
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
8%
AROD
Nickname of the slugger who holds the MLB record for most career grand slams
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
8%
PARALLELPARKING
*Maneuvering into a tight curbside spot
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
8%
PARALLELPARKING
*Maneuvering into a tight curbside spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
8%
END
It might be tight or loose
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
END
It might be tight or loose
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
EVEL
Knievel who holds the world record for most bones broken in a lifetime
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
8%
EVEL
Knievel who holds the world record for most bones broken in a lifetime
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
8%
BROMANCE
Dudes' tight bond
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
8%
BROMANCE
Dudes' tight bond
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
8%
WIDESPREADPANIC
Jam band that holds the record for sold-out shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
8%
WIDESPREADPANIC
Jam band that holds the record for sold-out shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
8%
TETRIS
Metaphor for fitting items into a tight space
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
8%
TETRIS
Metaphor for fitting items into a tight space
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
8%
HATHAIR
Consequence of a lid being on too tight?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
8%
HATHAIR
Consequence of a lid being on too tight?
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
8%
WAYLAYS
Temporarily holds up
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
8%
WAYLAYS
Temporarily holds up
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
8%
ENDS
They can be "loose" or "tight"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2025
8%
ENDS
They can be "loose" or "tight"
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
8%
ROOMY
Not too tight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
8%
ROOMY
Not too tight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
8%
SPEEDDIAL
It holds your favorite numbers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
8%
SPEEDDIAL
It holds your favorite numbers
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
8%
TENSED
Became tight
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
8%
TENSED
Became tight
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
8%
CFO
Exec. who holds the purse strings
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
8%
CFO
Exec. who holds the purse strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
8%
SIT
"___ tight" ("Don't go anywhere")
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2024
8%
SIT
"___ tight" ("Don't go anywhere")
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2024
8%
LOOSE
Not tight
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 9, 2024
8%
LOOSE
Not tight
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
8%
GRIP
Hold tight
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
8%
GRIP
Hold tight
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
8%
SPAHN
Hall of Fame pitcher Warren who holds the record for most wins by a southpaw
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2024
8%
SPAHN
Hall of Fame pitcher Warren who holds the record for most wins by a southpaw
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2024
8%
HOTPANTS
Brief, tight shorts
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 10, 2024
8%
HOTPANTS
Brief, tight shorts
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 10, 2024
8%
GOLDRESERVE
*Bars with tight security?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2024
8%
GOLDRESERVE
*Bars with tight security?
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2024
8%
SEALED
Closed tight
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 26, 2024
8%
SEALED
Closed tight
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 26, 2024
8%
ROMO
Tony who holds the Cowboys record for most touchdown passes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2024
8%
ROMO
Tony who holds the Cowboys record for most touchdown passes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2024
8%
BELT
What holds your pants up
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2024
8%
BELT
What holds your pants up
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2024
8%
SITPAT
Hold tight
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 29, 2024
8%
SITPAT
Hold tight
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 29, 2024
8%
LOOSEST
Least tight
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 9, 2024
8%
LOOSEST
Least tight
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 9, 2024
8%
SPUNSUGAR
Confection that holds together the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 1, 2024
8%
SPUNSUGAR
Confection that holds together the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 2024
8%
TWINBEDS
Places to sleep tight?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2024
8%
TWINBEDS
Places to sleep tight?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2024
8%
IOWA
State that holds quadrennial caucuses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2024
8%
IOWA
State that holds quadrennial caucuses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2024
8%
MAST
It holds a sail
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2024
8%
MAST
It holds a sail
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2024
8%
TNECKS
High, tight sweater collars, briefly
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 4, 2024
8%
TNECKS
High, tight sweater collars, briefly
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
8%
DAM
It holds a lot of water
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2024
8%
DAM
It holds a lot of water
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2024
8%
NORMA
"___ Rae" (film in which Sally Field holds a UNION sign)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2023
8%
NORMA
"___ Rae" (film in which Sally Field holds a UNION sign)
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2023
8%
CLUSTERING
Forming a tight group
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2023
8%
CLUSTERING
Forming a tight group
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2023
8%
LOOSER
Less tight
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 6, 2023
8%
LOOSER
Less tight
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 6, 2023
8%
TOOCLOSETOCALL
Extremely tight
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2023
8%
TOOCLOSETOCALL
Extremely tight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2023
8%
LOOSEN
Make less tight
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2023
8%
LOOSEN
Make less tight
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2023
8%
ROKER
Al who holds the record for the longest nonstop weather report (34 hours)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2023
8%
ROKER
Al who holds the record for the longest nonstop weather report (34 hours)
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2023
8%
OAR
What a rower holds
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 27, 2023
8%
OAR
What a rower holds
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2023
8%
CLOSE
Like a tight race
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2023
8%
CLOSE
Like a tight race
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2023
8%
WAIT
Sit tight
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 4, 2023
8%
WAIT
Sit tight
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 4, 2023
8%
PASS
Throw to a tight end, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2023
8%
PASS
Throw to a tight end, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2023
8%
REDTAPE
What (aptly?) holds up government projects
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2023
8%
REDTAPE
What (aptly?) holds up government projects
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2023
8%
RICE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most career touchdown receptions
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2023
8%
RICE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most career touchdown receptions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2023
8%
SHOEHORN
Help for a tight fit
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2022
8%
SHOEHORN
Help for a tight fit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2022
8%
RUSHORDER
*Request with a tight timeline
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2022
8%
RUSHORDER
*Request with a tight timeline
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2022
8%
DRINKINGBUDDY
Medical pro who holds a pal's hand in a tattoo parlor?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2022
8%
DRINKINGBUDDY
Medical pro who holds a pal's hand in a tattoo parlor?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2022
8%
MARIANO
Rivera who holds the MLB record for career saves
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2022
8%
MARIANO
Rivera who holds the MLB record for career saves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2022
8%
UPONE
Leading in a tight game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2022
8%
UPONE
Leading in a tight game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2022
8%
ALONSO
Mets slugger Pete who holds the record for most home runs by a rookie
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2022
8%
ALONSO
Mets slugger Pete who holds the record for most home runs by a rookie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2022
8%
NELSONS
Half or full holds
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2022
8%
NELSONS
Half or full holds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2022
8%
WAITS
Sits tight
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 3, 2022
8%
WAITS
Sits tight
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 3, 2022
8%
HAVEAFLAT
It's good news in a tight U.K. housing market to ___/It's bad news for a motorist to ___
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2022
8%
HAVEAFLAT
It's good news in a tight U.K. housing market to ___/It's bad news for a motorist to ___
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2022
1%
TENSE
Uptight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
TENSE
Uptight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
SEAL
Make airtight
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SEAL
Make airtight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
SWATHES
Wraps tightly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
SWATHES
Wraps tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
ALIBI
Airtight excuse for a defendant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
ALIBI
Airtight excuse for a defendant
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
TAUT
Like a tightrope
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
TAUT
Like a tightrope
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
LACES
Corset tighteners
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
LACES
Corset tighteners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
SNUG
Fitting tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
SNUG
Fitting tightly
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
HEATSEAL
Make airtight using thermoplastics, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
HEATSEAL
Make airtight using thermoplastics, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
WAIST
Place for some belt-tightening
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
WAIST
Place for some belt-tightening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
SQUISHEDGAME
Result of holding a Nintendo DS too tightly?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
SQUISHEDGAME
Result of holding a Nintendo DS too tightly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
CRAMIN
Pack tightly (Last three letters + ...)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
CRAMIN
Pack tightly (Last three letters + ...)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
EDGY
Uptight
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
1%
EDGY
Uptight
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
1%
CLUNG
Held on tightly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
1%
CLUNG
Held on tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
1%
CLASP
Hold tightly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
1%
CLASP
Hold tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
1%
KNOT
Tie tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
1%
KNOT
Tie tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
1%
RICECOOKER
Important appliance for Asian households
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
1%
RICECOOKER
Important appliance for Asian households
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
1%
UNITARD
Skintight garment
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
1%
UNITARD
Skintight garment
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
1%
WINGNUTS
Hand-tightened fasteners
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2025
1%
WINGNUTS
Hand-tightened fasteners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2025
1%
SEALUP
Make airtight
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
1%
SEALUP
Make airtight
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
1%
CRAMP
Sudden muscle tightness
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2025
1%
CRAMP
Sudden muscle tightness
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2025
1%
GRASP
Hold tightly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
1%
GRASP
Hold tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
1%
BATTEN
Secure tightly, with “down”
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
1%
BATTEN
Secure tightly, with “down”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
1%
SEES
Beholds
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 12, 2025
1%
SEES
Beholds
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 12, 2025
1%
STRAPS
Subway handholds
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
1%
STRAPS
Subway handholds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
1%
ALLOUT
No-holds-barred
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 2, 2025
1%
ALLOUT
No-holds-barred
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
1%
CATSUITS
Some skintight outfits
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2025
1%
CATSUITS
Some skintight outfits
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2025
1%
CRAM
Stuff tightly
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 29, 2024
1%
CRAM
Stuff tightly
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 29, 2024
1%
VIEWS
Beholds
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
1%
VIEWS
Beholds
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
1%
DENSER
More tightly packed
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2024
1%
DENSER
More tightly packed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2024
1%
BASTIONS
Strongholds
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2024
1%
BASTIONS
Strongholds
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2024
1%
DENSE
Packed tightly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2024
1%
DENSE
Packed tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
1%
WRENCH
Tool for tightening
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2024
1%
WRENCH
Tool for tightening
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2024
1%
SINGLEPARENTS
Some heads of households
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 4, 2023
1%
SINGLEPARENTS
Some heads of households
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 4, 2023
1%
WASP
___ waist (tightly corseted silhouette)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2023
1%
WASP
___ waist (tightly corseted silhouette)
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2023
1%
CLENCH
Hold tightly
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 14, 2023
1%
CLENCH
Hold tightly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 14, 2023
1%
ONEPARENT
Like some households
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2023
1%
ONEPARENT
Like some households
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2023
1%
ROLL
What might have tightly packed quarters?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2022
1%
ROLL
What might have tightly packed quarters?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2022
1%
DROPPINGDOWN
Feathers during a no-holds-barred pillow fight?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2022
1%
DROPPINGDOWN
Feathers during a no-holds-barred pillow fight?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2022
1%
ANAL
Super uptight
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2022
1%
ANAL
Super uptight
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2022
1%
STRIKEANYWHEREMATCHES
No-holds-barred competitions for mixed martial artists?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2022
1%
STRIKEANYWHEREMATCHES
No-holds-barred competitions for mixed martial artists?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2022
1%
PRUDISHLYRUDISH
Impolite but uptight?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2022
1%
PRUDISHLYRUDISH
Impolite but uptight?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2022
1%
TRUSSES
Ties up tightly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2022
1%
TRUSSES
Ties up tightly
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2022
1%
CLINGTO
Hold tightly
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 8, 2022
1%
CLINGTO
Hold tightly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 8, 2022
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on April 21, 2020
Seer's card
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On __: without a contract
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No. on an invoice
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When directed
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Downtime
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Cub or Brave, briefly
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Lawman Earp
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Armory contents
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Like a slick garage floor
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Stretched wall hangings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Holds on tight" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 109 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CLINGS (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Holds on tight"?
The best answer for "Holds on tight" is CLINGS with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Holds on tight" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on April 21, 2020.