Crew members held in affection (5)

I believe the answer is:

hands

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'crew members' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for hands that I've seen before include "Crew members" , "Measures of horse's height" , "Workers" , "Gives" , "skill in handling reins" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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