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noun • the sound made by a gentle blow • a light touch or stroke adverb • completely or perfectly adjective satellite • having only superficial plausibility • exactly suited to the occasion verb • pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin • hit lightly | ||||||||
| 32% | 9 | Gently unravel line, gently cutting top | ||||||
adverb • in a permissively lenient manner | ||||||||
| 28% | 6 | Gently sloping or bending backward | ||||||
adjective satellite • having a slightly undulating margin | ||||||||
Gently Touch Either Forward Or Backward Crossword Clue
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PAT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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PAT
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times17 May 2022 | Across 53 | |
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