The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STROKING which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1981.
Petting crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STROKING | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Petting
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- caressing
- kissing
- fondling
- snuggling
- cuddling
- hugging
- necking
- smooching
- zoo
- nuzzling
- stroking
- pawing
Crossword Answer definitions
STROKING verb- To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction.
- To hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion.
- To give a finely fluted surface to.
- To row the stroke oar of.
- The act by which something is stroked.
- The act of laying small gathers in cloth in regular order.
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