The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GENTLE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2008.
Like caresses crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GENTLE | 50 % | 6 |
| TENDER | 50 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Like caresses
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- tender
- gentle
- love
- flicker
- flickering
- fondler
- petter
- beat
- drum
- flourish
- paddling
- stroke
Crossword Answer definitions
GENTLE noun- A person of high birth.
- A maggot used as bait by anglers.
- A trained falcon, or falcon-gentil.
- To become gentle
- To ennoble
- (animal husbandry) to break; to tame; to domesticate
- To soothe; to calm; to make gentle.
- Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
- Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
- Docile and easily managed.
- Gradual rather than steep or sudden.
- Polite and respectful rather than rude.
- Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.
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More clues leading to the result GENTLE
- OK for a baby's skin, say
- Easy to handle
- Not too difficult
- Having a soft touch
- Dove-like
- Soothing
- Sweet-tempered
- Dovish
- Kind
- Nonabrasive