Hold protectively Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Hold protectively” from the USA Today crossword of March 30, 2026? It has 6 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, MARCH 30, 2026
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CRADLE is the answer to “Hold protectively”. It means to nurture during infancy.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To nurture during infancy.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ARCELD.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “"And the cat's in the ___ and the silver spoon"”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Hold protectively”?
CRADLE, 6 letters: to nurture during infancy.
When was “Hold protectively” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of March 30, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with C.