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“Affectionate touch”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Affectionate touch”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter L
Last letter P
L ? ? ? ? ? P

A 7-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L O V E T A P

The answer to “Affectionate touch” is LOVETAP

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Mar 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Affectionate touch” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 16, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LOVETAP — a 7-letter word that begins with L and ends with P.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Affectionate touch”

What is the answer to “Affectionate touch” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LOVETAP — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Affectionate touch”?

The answer LOVETAP contains 7 letters.

Was “Affectionate touch” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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