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 LA Times in 2024.
Gentle touch crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PAT | 46 % | 3 |
| CARESS | 38 % | 6 |
| DAB | 8 % | 3 |
| NUDGE | 4 % | 5 |
| TAP | 4 % | 3 |
Why may PAT be the right solution?
"Pat" is the right solution because it is a common term used to describe a gentle touch or light tap with the hand.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Gentle touch
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- pat
- caress
- stroke
- paddle
- paw
- stroking
- smuggle
- caressing
- grope
- smooth
- pet
- feel
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.
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 PAT
- Butter portion
- Butter unit
- Lady Bird follower
- Mrs. Nixon
- Serving of 14A
- Bit of butter
- Evangelist Robertson
- One way to stand
- Singer Benatar
- Overly smooth
More clues leading to the result CARESS
- Tender touch
- Lovers do it
- Touch gently
- Soft touch
- Sweet touch
- Nice touch
- Stroke lightly
- Loving stroke
- Affectionate gesture
- Show of affection
More clues leading to the result DAB
- Apply, as ointment
- Smidgen
- Spot of butter
- Pinch
- Pat gently
- Lightly apply
- Bit of cream
- Smidge
- Little bit
- Application of mousse
More clues leading to the result NUDGE
- Pester
- Elbow conspiratorially
- Gentle push
- Give the elbow to
- Little shove
- Jog with the elbow
- Gentle prod
- Polite push
- [Get me?]
- Wake-up poke