Giving affection, having a close relationship Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HANDINGLOVE Giving affection, having a close relationship (11) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 22, 2023
7% NIGHTIE Close relationship warmer in bed? (7) The Times Cryptic Apr 10, 2026
6% HUG Thugs have to show affection (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Feb 7, 2026
5% DOTE ___ on (shower with affection) (4) USA Today Apr 21, 2026
5% NEAR Close by (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 20, 2026
5% NEED Have to have (4) Commuter Apr 20, 2026
5% FAR Not close (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 17, 2026
5% TOUCH Affect emotionally (5) New York Times Apr 12, 2026
5% ENDEDIT Broke off the relationship (7) Premier Sunday Apr 12, 2026
5% CIGAR Close but no ____ (5) The Telegraph Plusword Apr 9, 2026

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