Answer: bearhug

AnswerCrossword Clue
BEARHUGChicago embrace?
bearhugto greet with or hold in a bear hug
bearhuga firm embrace / to embrace firmly
BEARHUGTight hold
BEARHUGEnthusiastic greeting
BEARHUGHearty show of affection
BEARHUGEmbrace from a pessimist?
BEARHUGAffectionate greeting
BEARHUGHearty embrace
BEARHUGTight embrace
BEARHUGPessimist's affectionate greeting?
BEARHUGWarm embrace that each of the starred clues is wrapped in
BEARHUGTight squeeze
BEARHUGVery affectionate embrace.
BEARHUGTight squeeze?
BEARHUGWrestling hold
BEARHUGHearty greeting
BEARHUGWrestler's maneuver
BEARHUGStrong embrace
BEARHUGCoach Bryant's embrace?
BEARHUGShow of affection
BEARHUGGreeter's squeeze