Caress Crossword Clue

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Caress Crossword Answer

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STROKE

(6 letters)

FONDLE

(6 letters)

RUB

(3 letters)

PAT

(3 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. preferred above all others and treated with partiality
(noun)
1. a special loved one
2. using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)
(verb)
1. stroke or caress gently
2. stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking

Hint 2: Clue Definition

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

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

STROKE
(6 letters)
FONDLE
(6 letters)
RUB
(3 letters)
PAT
(3 letters)

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