Stroke lovingly Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, January 26, 2026 · 49-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, January 26, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 26, 2026 · 49-Down · 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"
verb
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