Crossword answer
KISS
4 letters · Used for 35 different clues · 68 appearances · Last seen Newsday, August 26, 2026
Letter pattern
KISS
Clues that lead to KISS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Affectionate greeting4NewsdayAug 26, 2026
"You may now ___ the bride"4Daily ThemedAug 24, 2026
X, at times4Daily ThemedAug 12, 2026
Smooch4Eugene ShefferJul 22, 2026
Word following ‘butterfly’, ‘air’ or ‘steal a’ (4)4The GuardianJul 18, 2026
Lightly touch4The IndependentJul 16, 2026
Lock lips4USA TodayJul 1, 2026
Osculate4Evening StandardJul 1, 2026
O : hug :: X : __4LA TimesJun 22, 2026
Sign of affection in Omsk is shameful (4)4The SunMay 28, 2026
Touch lips (4)4The SunMay 28, 2026
Affectionate peck from 46a that is a magical cure for ouchies or boo-boos4Daily ThemedMay 10, 2026
One reason to pucker up4New York TimesApr 15, 2026
Come into gentle contact4Puzzle PageMar 12, 2026
Action after saying "I do"4New York TimesSep 1, 2025
Touch with the lips4The IndependentAug 30, 2025
Peck or smooch, e.g.4Daily ThemedAug 16, 2025
Make a little love with a light touch4Evening StandardAug 14, 2025
Peck on the cheek4Daily ThemedJun 14, 2025
Action under a mistletoe4Daily ThemedMar 12, 2025
Gene Simmons' band4Daily ThemedMar 4, 2025
___ cam, big screen moment captured between innings, or a New Year's tradition that is shared between loved ones4Daily ThemedDec 31, 2024
___ and tell (reveal details about one's romantic life)4Daily ThemedSep 1, 2024
"I do" sealing action4Daily ThemedAug 4, 2024
Seal's "___ From a Rose"4Daily ThemedMay 22, 2024
X is embraced by King Charles finally4The IndependentMay 7, 2024
Greeting surprises Sikh hosts from behind4The IndependentMay 4, 2024
Slight contact that can break skis4Evening StandardDec 27, 2023
A touch of life, perhaps?4Evening StandardDec 8, 2022
Sign of love from Henry the peacemaker4Evening StandardNov 9, 2022
Hershey's teardrop-shaped chocolate4Daily ThemedOct 1, 2022
"___ and Make Up," 2018 song by K-pop's Blackpink and Dua Lipa4Daily ThemedJun 6, 2022
"Cold Gin" band who performed for Sweden's Princess Estelle in 20174Daily ThemedMar 7, 2022
"___ Me," song by Ed Sheeran whose title is also "X" on a romantic card4Daily ThemedFeb 14, 2022
Skis breaking at a touch!4Evening StandardOct 21, 2021
About KISS in crosswords
KISS is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 68 times in our database across 35 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Affectionate greeting” in the Newsday crossword on August 26, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
TROYHelen of ___ (4)
SUMOSport in which the highest rank is yokozuna
IMACComputer whose original model featured a translucent blue exterior
EVERAlways
DAMSBeavers' creations
FIREHeat source since the Stone Age
RAFATennis's "King of Clay," familiarly
CHERActress and singer dear to the French
DOTEAct uncritically fondly, as with a grandchild (with ‘upon’) (4)
AFROBob Ross's hairdo
TIESKnots
ABLECompetent
STUBTicket remnant
OSLOHelsinki's cousin in "Money Heist"
Every appearance of KISS (68)
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Aug 26, 2026
Affectionate greeting · Newsday · Down
Aug 24, 2026
"You may now ___ the bride" · Daily Themed · 30 Down
Aug 12, 2026
X, at times · Daily Themed · 40 Down
Jul 22, 2026
Smooch · Eugene Sheffer · 11 Down
Jul 21, 2026
Smooch · Eugene Sheffer · 29 Down
Jul 18, 2026
Word following ‘butterfly’, ‘air’ or ‘steal a’ (4) · The Guardian · 1 Across
Jul 16, 2026
Lightly touch · The Independent · 8 Across
Jul 1, 2026
Osculate · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Jul 1, 2026
Lock lips · USA Today · 64 Across
Jun 22, 2026
O : hug :: X : __ · LA Times · Down
Jun 8, 2026
X, at times · Wall Street Journal · 63 Across
May 28, 2026
Touch lips (4) · The Sun · 17 Across
May 28, 2026
Sign of affection in Omsk is shameful (4) · The Sun · 17 Across
May 10, 2026
Affectionate peck from 46a that is a magical cure for ouchies or boo-boos · Daily Themed · 58 Across
Apr 16, 2026
"You may now ___ the bride!" · Daily Themed · 40 Down
Apr 15, 2026
One reason to pucker up · New York Times · 21 Across
Mar 30, 2026
Osculate · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Mar 28, 2026
Smooch · Eugene Sheffer · 11 Down
Mar 12, 2026
Come into gentle contact · Puzzle Page · 17 Down
Feb 11, 2026
"You may now ___ the bride" · Daily Themed · 29 Down
Dec 9, 2025
Affectionate greeting · Newsday · Down
Nov 26, 2025
Osculate · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Sep 15, 2025
Affectionate greeting · Newsday · Across
Sep 1, 2025
Action after saying "I do" · New York Times · 67 Across
Aug 30, 2025
Touch with the lips · The Independent · 18 Down
Aug 16, 2025
Peck or smooch, e.g. · Daily Themed · 13 Across
Aug 14, 2025
Make a little love with a light touch · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Jul 19, 2025
Smooch · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Across
Jul 11, 2025
Smooch · Eugene Sheffer · 49 Across
Jun 14, 2025
Peck on the cheek · Daily Themed · 16 Across
Apr 22, 2025
Smooch · Newsday · Across
Mar 12, 2025
Action under a mistletoe · Daily Themed · 22 Across
Mar 4, 2025
Smooch · Eugene Sheffer · 29 Down
Mar 4, 2025
Gene Simmons' band · Daily Themed · 44 Down
Dec 24, 2024
Osculate · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Nov 30, 2024
Peck on the cheek · Daily Themed · 62 Across
Oct 18, 2024
Peck on the cheek · Daily Themed · 46 Down
Sep 1, 2024
___ and tell (reveal details about one's romantic life) · Daily Themed · 43 Down
Aug 4, 2024
"I do" sealing action · Daily Themed · 43 Down
May 22, 2024
Seal's "___ From a Rose" · Daily Themed · 20 Down
May 7, 2024
X is embraced by King Charles finally · The Independent · 6 Down
May 4, 2024
Greeting surprises Sikh hosts from behind · The Independent · 19 Across
Apr 14, 2024
"You may now ___ the bride" · Daily Themed · 15 Across
Mar 19, 2024
Osculate · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Mar 2, 2024
Peck on the cheek · Daily Themed · 46 Down
Dec 27, 2023
Slight contact that can break skis · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Dec 23, 2023
Smooch · Eugene Sheffer · 10 Down
Sep 20, 2023
Lock lips · Daily Themed · 45 Down
Aug 24, 2023
Smooch · Eugene Sheffer · 56 Across
Jul 25, 2023
"You may now ___ the bride!" · Daily Themed · 12 Down
Dec 8, 2022
A touch of life, perhaps? · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Nov 9, 2022
Sign of love from Henry the peacemaker · Evening Standard · 26 Down
Oct 1, 2022
Hershey's teardrop-shaped chocolate · Daily Themed · 46 Across
Aug 11, 2022
Smooch · Eugene Sheffer · 25 Down
Jun 6, 2022
"___ and Make Up," 2018 song by K-pop's Blackpink and Dua Lipa · Daily Themed · 20 Down
Mar 7, 2022
"Cold Gin" band who performed for Sweden's Princess Estelle in 2017 · Daily Themed · 49 Across
Feb 14, 2022
"___ Me," song by Ed Sheeran whose title is also "X" on a romantic card · Daily Themed · 8 Down
Dec 26, 2021
Peck on the cheek · Daily Themed · 47 Down
Oct 28, 2021
Osculate · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Oct 21, 2021
Skis breaking at a touch! · Evening Standard · 33 Down
Jun 18, 2021
Smooch · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Down
Jun 7, 2021
Smooch · Daily Themed · 19 Down
May 13, 2021
Osculate · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Dec 24, 2020
Osculate · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Dec 26, 2019
Make a little love with a light touch · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Sep 13, 2018
Osculate · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Jan 4, 2018
Osculate · Evening Standard · 3 Down