Cryptic crossword clue
Held up in battlefield — no friend to caress lovingly 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word FONDLE

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What does FONDLE mean?

FONDLE verb
  1. To touch or stroke lovingly.
  2. To grasp.

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