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20d. "Secure embrace (6)"
I have an answer, but there are only 5 spaces in the grid.
What do I do? Write small????

what is the letter pattern?

oh gosh, teach me to read properly lol

Good morning to you!
I think you like cryptic hints? I have one hundred heather: it fits, but I'm still working out why!

Okay, I'll reply to my own post.(6) must be a typo.
Even if I write small, "clinch" doesn't fit with the letters I have from the three across answers.

Looks like aquarius has the correct answer if it is 5 letters...and I think I know the parsing

Does 'cling' fit with your other letters?

Thanks Mamya and Aquarius. I hadn't seen your posts when I added my second.
And well-remembered, Aquarius! I'm a fan of cryptic help. I've come up with the same answer as you - I presume it's double definition in the clue.....

cling was what I was thinking - double defn

Yes, Aquarius, that's the one.
So, Chrisg, is the parsing double definitions?