What is the answer to "O : hug :: X : __" in the LA Times Crossword?

The answer to the LA Times Crossword clue "O : hug :: X : __" is KISS (4 letters).

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O : hug :: X : __ LA Times Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the June 22, 2026 puzzle

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KISS

4 letters · Down · last seen June 22, 2026

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