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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 | ||||||||
31% | 8 | A form of playful physical touch between couples in which they use their feet to show affection | ||||||
noun • A flirting game where two people touch their feet together, under a table or otherwise concealed, as a romantic prelude. • A foot. • A selfie (self-taken photograph) of one's feet. | ||||||||
31% | 3 | Gesture of affection | ||||||
noun • the sound made by a gentle blow • a light touch or stroke adverb • completely or perfectly adjective satellite • having only superficial plausibility • exactly suited to the occasion verb • pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin • hit lightly | ||||||||
Shed Returning Couples Gesture Of Affection Crossword Clue
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EMBRACE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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EMBRACE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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