The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CARESSES which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1959.
Pet and pat crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| CARESSES | 100 % | 8 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Pet and pat
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- short
 - caress
 - ina
 - petting
 - prt
 - tick
 - ire
 - baby
 - bulldog
 - cat
 - dear
 - dearie
 
Crossword Answer definitions
CARESSES noun- An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
 - A gentle stroking or rubbing.
 
- To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
 - To affect as if with a caress.
 
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