Answer: hugger

AnswerCrossword Clue
HUGGEROne with holdings?
HUGGERTree-... (radical environmentalist)
HUGGERMugger's partner
HUGGEREmbracer
huggertight clasp with the arms
huggerto stay close to
huggerone that hugs (to clasp tightly in the arms)
huggerto clasp in the arms affectionately