The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word PAT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Comforting touch crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PAT | 100 % | 3 |
Why may PAT be the right solution?
The answer "PAT" is the right solution because a pat is a comforting touch that is gentle and reassuring.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Comforting touch
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- embrace
- hug
- kiss
- stroke
- squeeze
- hugging
- strain
- coll
- clip
- hui
- lip
- embracing
Crossword Answer definitions
PAT noun- The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep
- A light tap or slap, especially with the hands
- A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
- To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
- To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
- To stroke or fondle (an animal).
- To gently rain.
- Timely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
- Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
- Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
- Perfectly.
- Patent.
- Pattern.
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