You're getting closer! (4)

I believe the answer is:

warm

(Other definitions for warm that I've seen before include "Welcoming - getting close!" , "Passionate; ardent" , "easily aroused" , "showing enthusiasm" , "Neither hot nor cold" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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