Stroke gently Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 95-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between September 2009 and July 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 12, 2026 · 95-Across · 6 letters
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touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; "He caressed her face"; "They fondled in the back seat of the taxi"
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 18, 2019.PET3 lettersanswer page
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New York Times · Friday, July 3, 2009 · 6 letters
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