Crossword puzzle clue "adapted for grasping"

adapted to seize or grasp, esp. by wrapping round; as, the prehensile tail of a monkey, also PREHENSIVE, PREHENSORIAL, PREHENSORY

ACUMEN, (Latin) mental keenness

greed

BUZZARD, a large bird of prey

CLUTCH, to grasp and hold tightly

DENSE, compact