The term 'ENCLOSES SNUGLY' can be summarized as the act of embedding something securely. This means that an object is placed within another object in such a way that it is held firmly and cannot be easily removed. The crossword solution for this term is 'EMBEDS', which is a verb meaning to place something within something else. Embedding is often used in construction, where objects are placed within walls or other structures to provide stability and support.