What is the answer to "Playful smooch" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Playful smooch" is BUSS (4 letters).

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Playful smooch Newsday Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the December 12, 2025 puzzle

Stuck on “Playful smooch” from the Newsday Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

BUSS

4 letters · Across · last seen December 12, 2025

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