Pet (8)

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canoodle

'pet' is the definition.
(both can mean to touch lovingly)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for canoodle that I've seen before include "Smooch" , "Fondle" , "Hug and kiss" , "neck" , "Behave amorously" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard and the Penny Press.

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