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1 | 97% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 29% | 8 | Tender petting | |
3 | 29% | 11 | Gently petting | |
Petting Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "STROKING" which means:
- noun
- • A light touch with the hands verb
- • To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction.
- • To hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion.
- • To give a finely fluted surface to.
- • To row the stroke oar of.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She gave her pet cat a gentle stroking."
- • "The therapist used stroking techniques during the massage."
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New York Times27 Apr 1981 | Across 19 | |
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