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1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 6 | Often given as a sign of affection on Valentine's Day | |
3 | 31% | 7 | A Scottish term for a gentle, light touch given as a sign of affection or greeting. | |
Top Copy Given Sign Of Affection Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "APEX" which means:
- noun
- • The highest point (of something)
- • The point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
An example sentence would be:
- • "The eagle soared to the apex of the mountain."
- • "The apex of his career was winning the nobel prize."
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The Guardian Cryptic20 Aug 2009 | Down 25 | |
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1 | A Scottish term for a gentle, light touch given as a sign of affection or greeting. | |
2 | Distant sign of affection?
New York Times -
31 Mar 2011 | New York Times / 31 Mar 2011 |
3 | Often given as a sign of affection on Valentine's Day | |
4 | Sign of affection, in 28-Down
New York Times -
10 Feb 2023 | New York Times / 10 Feb 2023 |
5 | Top copy given wrong mark
The Guardian Cryptic -
05 Jul 2021 | The Guardian Cryptic / 05 Jul 2021 |
6 | Top copy with sign of error
The Guardian Everyman -
09 Apr 2017 | The Guardian Everyman / 09 Apr 2017 |
7 | Touch lightly - a sign of affection
The Guardian Quick -
18 Aug 2001 | The Guardian Quick / 18 Aug 2001 |