Touch lightly Crossword Clue

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Touch lightly Crossword Answer

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TAP

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DAB

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KISS

(4 letters)

DABAT

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Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. having only superficial plausibility
2. exactly suited to the occasion
(noun)
1. the sound made by a gentle blow
2. a light touch or stroke
(verb)
1. hit lightly
2. pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LIGHTLY (adverb)
1. in a small quantity or extent
2. with few burdens
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

TAP
(3 letters)
DAB
(3 letters)
KISS
(4 letters)
DABAT
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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