Filed from 6 published puzzles

HUGS

Set to 5 different clues across 6 published puzzles, most often “Holds close” — The New York Times, Monday, 14 November 2005.

4 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Holds close2 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 14 November 2005

  • Part of xoxoxonce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 15 June 2005

  • Love signsonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 31 October 2003

  • Partner of kissesonce

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 21 May 1996

  • Squeezesonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 19 May 1996