Gripped (7)
'gripped' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for held that I've seen before include "Grasped, carried" , "Detained" , "Retained; grasped" , "Clasped" , "Gripped" .)
'gripped' is the definition.
('grasp' can be a synonym of 'grip')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for grasped that I've seen before include "Held firmly or got the meaning" , "Took hold of or got the meaning" , "Understood" , "Got the picture" .)