Affectionate touch Crossword Clue

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Affectionate touch Crossword Answer

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CARESS

(6 letters)

LOVETAP

(7 letters)

KISS

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. having only superficial plausibility
2. exactly suited to the occasion
(noun)
1. the sound made by a gentle blow
2. a light touch or stroke
(verb)
1. hit lightly
2. pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

AFFECTIONATE (adjective)
1. having or displaying warmth or affection
TOUCH (noun)
1. a distinguishing style
2. the event of something coming in contact with the body
TOUCH (verb)
1. make a more or less disguised reference to
2. consume

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

CARESS
(6 letters)
LOVETAP
(7 letters)
KISS
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
APT

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