Greeting that’s affectionate, but not touching? Crossword Clue

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TOUCHING (noun)
1. the event of something coming in contact with the body
2. the act of putting two things together with no space between them
TOUCHING (adjective)
1. arousing affect
AFFECTIONATE (adjective)
1. having or displaying warmth or affection

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