Artist is beginning to smile when hugged by chum Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MATISSE Artist is beginning to smile when hugged by chum (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 19, 2023
3% PAL Chum (3) Premier Sunday Oct 12, 2025
3% GRINSAT Smiles to (7) TV Oct 12, 2025
3% PALS Chums (4) Commuter Sep 23, 2025
3% MATE Chum (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 11, 2025
3% GRIND Smile dutifully when beginning dreary work (5) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 23, 2025
2% AIDE Maiden hugged assistant (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Oct 20, 2025
2% ORIGIN Beginning (6) LA Times Daily Oct 14, 2025
2% SHAME Pity the woman hugs in the morning (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 14, 2025
2% NOCONTEST Plea when case's beginning in midday trial (9) The Times Cryptic Oct 9, 2025

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