| 100% | BEARHUG | 7 | Wrestling hold with hands locked around the opponent’s torso |
| 38% | PIN | 3 | Hold one's opponent on the mat, in wrestling |
| 34% | GRAB | 4 | "___ the opportunity with both hands" (get hold of) |
| 33% | STRAP | 5 | *(1/5) A determined photographer roams the wild with their camera's ___ (belt) wrapped around their hand |
| 31% | MAUL | 4 | Loose scrum formed around a rugby player with the ball in hand |
| 31% | CLASP | 5 | Hold tightly with one's hand |
| 31% | CLASPED | 7 | Held tightly with one's hand |
| 30% | HANDCUFF | 8 | Metal fastening locked around the wrist |
| 29% | BONGO | 5 | Drum that's played with the hands |
| 29% | GROPE | 5 | Search in the dark with one's hands |
| 29% | BONGO | 5 | Small drum that's played with the hands |
| 29% | SWEAR | 5 | Say with one's hand on the Bible |
| 28% | END | 3 | *"As the night came to an ___, they gathered by the fireplace, holding hands, with hearts full of gratitude..." |
| 28% | ISRAEL | 6 | Jacob's name after he wrestled with the angel |
| 28% | IDO | 3 | Words uttered with one's hand on the Bible |
| 28% | OBOE | 4 | Instrument held with two hands |
| 28% | HORA | 4 | Dance done with hands held |
| 27% | KARMA | 5 | Taylor Swift song with the line “It’s coming back around” |
| 27% | KARMA | 5 | Taylor Swift hit with the lyric “it’s coming back around” |
| 27% | KARMA | 5 | Taylor Swift song with the lyric “It’s coming back around” |
| 27% | CROSS | 5 | Powerful boxing punch that's usually thrown with the dominant hand |
| 27% | CAPITALONE | 10 | Bank holding company with the slogan “What’s in your wallet?” |
| 27% | PARKINGRAMP | 11 | Drivin' around the lot with pop-pop? |
| 27% | SUMO | 4 | Wrestling with the big guys |
| 27% | OVERACT | 7 | "Saw the air too much with your hand," in Shakespeare's words |
| 27% | CATCOLLAR | 9 | Holds the ID worn around a feline's neck |
| 27% | LANYARD | 7 | Cord worn around the neck to hold ID |
| 27% | EAROFCORN | 9 | Food usually held with both hands while eaten |
| 27% | BOWTIE | 6 | Wear this around the neck with a tux |
| 27% | TOURED | 6 | Went around the world with a rock band |