The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word PETS , but the solution may also be PATS which is one of the most recent solution (2025 in New York Times).
Caresses crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PETS | 67 % | 4 |
| PATS | 28 % | 4 |
| FONDLES | 6 % | 7 |
Why may PETS be the right solution?
The answer to "Caresses" is "PETS" because pets are often lovingly touched and shown affection, which can be considered as caresses.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Caresses
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- pats
- pets
- strokes
- petting
- cuddles
- touching
- stroking
- massaging
- fondle
- touches
- fondling
- soft touch
Crossword Answer definitions
PETS noun- An animal kept as a companion.
- (by extension) Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects. (pet rock, pet plant, etc.)
- One who is excessively loyal to a superior.
- Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
- To stroke or fondle (an animal).
- To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
- Of two or more people, to stroke and fondle one another amorously.
- To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.
- To be a pet.
- To be peevish; to sulk.
- A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted.
- A term of endearment usually applied to women and children.
- A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.
- A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause.
- A formal written request for judicial action.
- A prayer; a supplication; an entreaty.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result PETS
- Caresses
- Classroom brown-nosers
- Critters in the house
- Strokes
- Darlings
- Dino and Astro, e.g.
- They're non grata at some motels
- "No ___ allowed"
- Household members
- Animal company
More clues leading to the result PATS
- Butter measures
- Butter portions
- Caresses gently
- Margarine servings
- NFL team that plays in The Razor, briefly
- Spygate team, for short
- Foxboro bunch
- Brady and Moss, e.g.
- N.E. eleven
- Light touches