Liking comfort as tender hugs (5)

I believe the answer is:

taste

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'liking' is the definition.
(I know that taste is a type of liking)

'comfort as tender hugs' is the wordplay.
'TASTE' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for taste that I've seen before include "Sample by eating or drinking a little" , "Sample, savour" , "Appreciation, discernment" , "gains experience" , "Savour; discernment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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