The Clue
Bestow lavish affection (4 letter answer)
The Answer
DOTE
Tags
Notes
The answer DOTE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.
Related Clues
Fawn
Pamper, with "on"
Spoil, with "on"
___ on (spoil)
Act feeblemindedly
Act grandmotherly
Be fatuous
Be foolish
Be stuck (on)
Be sweet (on)
Favor cloyingly, with "on"
Fuss over, with "on"
Lavish affection (on)
Lavish attention (on)
Love to excess
Love excessively, with "on"
Overdo the T.L.C.
Show affection, with "on"
Show fondness
Show senility
Shower affection (on)
Shower attention (on)
Shower with love
Act like a grandma
Be foolishly fond
Be overly fond
Be overly fond of
Be too fond
Bestow excessive affection
Bestow much love (on)
Emulate a grandparent, maybe
Love too fondly
Show strong fondness for
Treat with grandmotherly love, with "on"
Show declining mental capacity
Show too much admiration
Definition
DOTE as a verb:
1. be foolish or senile due to old age
2. shower with love; show excessive affection for; "Grandmother dotes on her the twins"