Knuckle to the head Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, July 29, 2015 · 15-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, July 29, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 29, 2015 · 15-Across · 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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