Hold tight is an expression used to express a strong desire for someone or something to remain in the same place or condition. The crossword solutions for this term include CLENCH (6 letters), CLING (5 letters), GRIP (4 letters), HUG (3 letters), CLASP (5 letters), ADHERE (6 letters), FONDLE (6 letters), bearhug (7 letters), and SNUGGLE (7 letters). All of these words are related to the idea of holding tightly, either literally or figuratively. CLENCH and GRIP refer to the physical act of holding something tightly, while HUG, CLASP, FONDLE, bearhug, and SNUGGLE refer to the emotional act of embracing someone or something. ADHERE is a more general term that can refer to either physical or emotional attachment.