Answer:

hug

AnswerCrossword Clue
HUGGreeting from Grandma
HUGClasp
HUGWarm greeting
HUGIt brings people together
HUGStick close to
HUGBear ...
HUGResponse of empathy
HUGWarm embrace
HUGWarm welcome
HUGShow of affection
HUGEmbrace
HUGClutch
HUGBear greeting?
HUGCongeniality gesture
HUGWarm hello
HUGConsoler's offering
HUGCling to