Kiss or slap Crossword Clue

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Kiss or slap Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. deliver a hard blow to
2. kiss lightly
(noun)
1. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
2. an enthusiastic kiss
(adverb)
1. directly

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

KISS (noun)
1. the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
2. any of several bite-sized candies
KISS (verb)
1. touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone’s mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
2. touch lightly or gently
SLAP (noun)
1. the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
2. a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
SLAP (adverb)
1. directly
SLAP (verb)
1. hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
MACKS

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