Affectionate touch Crossword Clue

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Affectionate touch Crossword Answer

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PAT

(3 letters)

LOVETAP

(7 letters)

KISS

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
(noun)
1. a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

AFFECTIONATE (adjective)
1. having or displaying warmth or affection
TOUCH (noun)
1. a distinguishing style
2. the event of something coming in contact with the body
TOUCH (verb)
1. make a more or less disguised reference to
2. consume

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

PAT
(3 letters)
LOVETAP
(7 letters)
KISS
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
CARSES

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