Last seen in:
- The Times - Concise - Times Concise No 8818
- New York Times - Feb 1 2021
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 14,841 - Nov 30 2017
- The Times - Concise - Times2 Concise 6831 - September 30, 2015
- The Times - Concise - Times2 Jumbo 567 - August 3, 2013
- The Times - Concise - Times2 Concise 5711 - February 28, 2012
- USA Today - Jan 22 2010
- The Times - Concise - Times2 Concise 4909 - August 4, 2009
- USA Today - Mar 15 2007
- Universal - Jan 17 2007
Related Clues:
- Hearty embrace
- Bear of a greeting?
- Put the squeeze on?
- Tightly embrace
- Friendly gesture
- Greet like a bear
- Take in one's arms
- Tight squeeze?
- Overcome an obstacle
- Reunion greeting
- Warm embrace
- Bear's offering
- Part of a warm welcome
- It's soft, strong, and demonstrated by this puzzle's four theme answers
- Overcome, as an obstacle