“Caressed” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••PETTED
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PETTED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Caressed”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 3, 2026, where it runs at 17 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 3, 2026 grid11APerched on7 ltrs›21A"I'm here to learn"7 ltrs›23AMoisture barrier supplies13 ltrs›29AGeological layers6 ltrs›34AFather of Deimos4 ltrs›40A35-Across, oddly?10 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••PETTED6 ltrs
•••••••STROKED7 ltrs
•••••••FONDLED7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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