Hold Affectionately Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 13, 2023

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	noun • the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) • the state of taking in or encircling • a close affectionate and protective acceptance verb • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness • take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own
	40%	9		Affectionately hold again
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	32%	8		Tending to embrace or hold affectionately
	adjective satellite • inviting cuddling or hugging

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