Hold gently Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, May 20, 1998 · 37-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, May 20, 1998.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 20, 1998 · 37-Across · 6 letters
CRADLE0 of 6 letters revealed
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hold gently and carefully; "He cradles the child in his arms"
verb
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