Knuckle-headed action? Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, August 28, 2011 · 62-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, August 28, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 28, 2011 · 62-Down · 6 letters
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An act of putting a person in a headlock and rubbing one's knuckles on the other person's head, often a playful gesture of affection when done lightly.
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