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Affectionate Embrace Crossword Clue

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noun

• a tight or amorous embrace

verb

• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• fit closely or tightly

38%9 Close and affectionate embrace
noun

• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

38%5Affectionate embrace in Wales
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