The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CARESS which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2012.
Affectionate gesture crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CARESS | 82 % | 6 |
| PAT | 9 % | 3 |
| HUG | 9 % | 3 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Affectionate gesture
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- caress
- hug
- pat
- endearment
- wag
- bugger
- care
- chuck
- coo
- dear
- fondle
- honey
Crossword Answer definitions
CARESS noun- An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
- A gentle stroking or rubbing.
- To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
- To affect as if with a caress.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result CARESS
- Tender touch
- Lovers do it
- Touch gently
- Soft touch
- Sweet touch
- Nice touch
- Stroke lightly
- Loving stroke
- Affectionate gesture
- Show of affection
More clues leading to the result PAT
- Butter portion
- Butter unit
- Lady Bird follower
- Mrs. Nixon
- Serving of 14A
- Bit of butter
- Evangelist Robertson
- One way to stand
- Singer Benatar
- Overly smooth