The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CARESSING which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Tenderly stroking crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CARESSING | 100 % | 9 |
Why may CARESSING be the right solution?
The word "caressing" means tenderly stroking, making it the correct answer to the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Tenderly stroking
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- caressing
- caress
- fondle
- pat
- decrescendo
- flute
- glute
- moving
- cradle
- pet
- gentle
- strike
Crossword Answer definitions
CARESSING verb- To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
- To affect as if with a caress.
- A caress.
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