Welcoming Or Parting Gesture Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is EMBRACE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: EMBRACE

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	34%	7		Parting gesture
3	34%	7		Parting gesture

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We think the answer is "EMBRACE" which means:

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

An example sentence would be:

• "She gave her sister a warm embrace when they finally saw each other after a long time."
• "The movie depicts a heartfelt embrace between the two main characters."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times11 Jan 1998	Down 46
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