If the clue "Holds tightly (to)" has you puzzled, you've come to the right place. Last seen in the Universal Crossword crossword on July 23, 2021, this clue has 87 possible solutions. The answer with the highest confidence is CLINGS (6 letters) at 99%, based on our database of crossword puzzle answers.
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87 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CLINGS
Holds tightly (to)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2021
99%
CLINGS
Holds tightly (to)
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2021
8%
SWATHES
Wraps tightly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
8%
SWATHES
Wraps tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 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%
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%
SNUG
Fitting tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
8%
SNUG
Fitting tightly
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 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%
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%
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%
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%
SQUISHEDGAME
Result of holding a Nintendo DS too tightly?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
8%
SQUISHEDGAME
Result of holding a Nintendo DS too tightly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
8%
CRAMIN
Pack tightly (Last three letters + ...)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
CRAMIN
Pack tightly (Last three letters + ...)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
CLUNG
Held on tightly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
8%
CLUNG
Held on tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 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%
CLASP
Hold tightly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
8%
CLASP
Hold tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
8%
KNOT
Tie tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
8%
KNOT
Tie tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
8%
SEAL
Close tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
8%
SEAL
Close tightly
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
8%
WAYLAYS
Temporarily holds up
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
8%
WAYLAYS
Temporarily holds up
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
8%
SEALUP
Close tightly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
8%
SEALUP
Close tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
8%
GRASP
Hold tightly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
8%
GRASP
Hold tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
8%
TAUT
Stretched tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
8%
TAUT
Stretched tightly
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
8%
BATTEN
Secure tightly, with “down”
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
8%
BATTEN
Secure tightly, with “down”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 15, 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%
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%
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%
CRAM
Stuff tightly
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 29, 2024
8%
CRAM
Stuff tightly
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 29, 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%
DENSER
More tightly packed
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2024
8%
DENSER
More tightly packed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2024
8%
GRIP
Grasp tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2024
8%
GRIP
Grasp tightly
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 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%
DENSE
Packed tightly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2024
8%
DENSE
Packed tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 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%
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%
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%
WASP
___ waist (tightly corseted silhouette)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2023
8%
WASP
___ waist (tightly corseted silhouette)
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 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%
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%
CLENCH
Hold tightly
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 14, 2023
8%
CLENCH
Hold tightly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 14, 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%
ROLL
What might have tightly packed quarters?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2022
8%
ROLL
What might have tightly packed quarters?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 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%
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%
TRUSSES
Ties up tightly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2022
8%
TRUSSES
Ties up tightly
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2022
8%
CLINGTO
Hold tightly
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 8, 2022
8%
CLINGTO
Hold tightly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 8, 2022
8%
SAUCER
It holds a cup
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2021
8%
SAUCER
It holds a cup
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2021
8%
SHUT
Close tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2021
8%
SHUT
Close tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2021
8%
STRAIGHTPOOL
Game in which Willie Mosconi holds the competitive record run of 526 points
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2021
8%
STRAIGHTPOOL
Game in which Willie Mosconi holds the competitive record run of 526 points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2021
8%
RESEALS
Closes tightly again
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 4, 2021
8%
RESEALS
Closes tightly again
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 4, 2021
8%
BOW
It's tightly strung
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2020
8%
BOW
It's tightly strung
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2020
8%
TRUSS
Tie tightly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2020
8%
TRUSS
Tie tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2020
8%
HELDON
Gripped tightly
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 12, 2020
8%
HELDON
Gripped tightly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 12, 2020
8%
KNOX
Fort that holds gold
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2020
8%
KNOX
Fort that holds gold
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2020
8%
REIN
Strap that Santa holds
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2020
8%
REIN
Strap that Santa holds
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2020
8%
NESTING
Fitting tightly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2020
8%
NESTING
Fitting tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2020
8%
BIND
Tie tightly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2020
8%
BIND
Tie tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2020
8%
PLATTER
Dish that holds many sushi rolls
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2020
8%
PLATTER
Dish that holds many sushi rolls
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2020
8%
HUG
Fit tightly around
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2020
8%
HUG
Fit tightly around
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2020
8%
JAMIN
Pack very tightly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2020
8%
JAMIN
Pack very tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2020
8%
PASTE
It holds things together
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2020
8%
PASTE
It holds things together
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2020
8%
CDCASE
It holds liner notes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2020
8%
CDCASE
It holds liner notes
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2020
8%
GRIPS
Tennis racket holds
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2019
8%
GRIPS
Tennis racket holds
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2019
8%
COILUP
Wind tightly, as a hose
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 26, 2019
8%
COILUP
Wind tightly, as a hose
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 26, 2019
8%
JAMSIN
Packs tightly
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 1, 2019
8%
JAMSIN
Packs tightly
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 1, 2019
8%
HAMMERLOCKS
Wrestling holds
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 28, 2019
8%
HAMMERLOCKS
Wrestling holds
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 28, 2019
8%
SNAPON
Designed to fit tightly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2019
8%
SNAPON
Designed to fit tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2019
8%
SWADDLING
Wrapping tightly
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2018
8%
SWADDLING
Wrapping tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2018
8%
TAMP
Pack tightly
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 29, 2018
8%
TAMP
Pack tightly
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 29, 2018
8%
SWADDLES
Wraps tightly in cloth
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 10, 2018
8%
SWADDLES
Wraps tightly in cloth
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 10, 2018
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%
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%
VIEWS
Beholds
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
1%
VIEWS
Beholds
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
1%
BASTIONS
Strongholds
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2024
1%
BASTIONS
Strongholds
Universal Crossword · May 11, 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%
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%
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%
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%
MELEE
No-holds-barred happening
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2021
1%
MELEE
No-holds-barred happening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2021
1%
BARRED
No-holds-__
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2019
1%
BARRED
No-holds-__
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2019
1%
FTS
Mil. strongholds
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2018
1%
FTS
Mil. strongholds
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2018
1%
ADWAR
No-holds-barred commercial competition
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2018
1%
ADWAR
No-holds-barred commercial competition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Holds tightly (to)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 87 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CLINGS (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Holds tightly (to)"?
The best answer for "Holds tightly (to)" is CLINGS with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Holds tightly (to)" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on July 23, 2021.