What does the cryptic crossword clue "Veterans on horse behave touchingly? (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "behave touchingly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (abbreviation of "horse") + OLDHAND (synonym of "Veterans") + S (abbreviation of "on"); definition: "behave touchingly?" The answer is HOLD HANDS.

Veterans on horse behave touchingly? (4,5)

Times Cryptic #28988 | 12 Across | 2024-08-06 flower

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