CUDDLE

Hold close, affectionately (6)

Solution has appeared in 3 crosswords (0 across and 3 down):

• Quick crossword No 16,555 — 2023-05-28 23:00:01
  6D: Hold close to give comfort (6)
• Quick crossword No 15,698 — 2020-08-28 23:00:52
  15D: Prolonged affectionate embrace (6)
• Quick crossword No 15,251 — 2019-03-26 00:00:08
  7D: Hold close, affectionately (6)