Fondle around the head (8)
I believe the answer is:
canoodle
'fondle' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'around the head' is the wordplay.
'around' becomes 'ca' (circa).
'the head' becomes 'noodle' (noodle is a kind of head**).
'ca'+'noodle'='CANOODLE'
(Other definitions for canoodle that I've seen before include "Behave amorously" , "Fondle" , "spoon" , "Hug and kiss" , "Smooch" .)