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Affectionate Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is FOND which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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We think the answer is "FOND" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Having or displaying warmth or affection
  • • Extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
  • • (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
  • • Absurd or silly because unlikely
  • verb
  • • To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
  • • To caress; to fondle.
  • adjective
  • • (chiefly with of) having a liking or affection (for).
  • • Affectionate.
  • • Indulgent.
  • • Outlandish; foolish; silly.
  • • Foolish; simple; weak.
  • • Doted on; regarded with affection.
  • noun
  • • The background design in lace-making.
  • • Brown residue in pans from cooking meats and vegetables.
  • • A group of records having shared provenance.
  • • Foundation; bottom; groundwork.
  • • Fund, stock, or store.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She is fond of playing basketball."
  • • "He has always been fond of music."

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Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Cross Atlantic12 May 2024 Down 1
New York Times Bonus01 Mar 2024 Down 2
Telegraph Cross Atlantic28 Sep 2023 Across 26
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