Tight hold Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Thursday, August 9, 2018 · 21-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between August 2000 and August 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 9, 2018 · 21-Across · 7 letters
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a wrestling hold with arms locked tightly around the opponent
noun
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Known letters
7 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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