Warm touch (6)

I believe the answer is:

caress

(Other definitions for caress that I've seen before include "Expression of affection" , "Stroke lovingly" , "Stroke, fondle" , "Stroke fondly" , "show of affection" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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