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“Gentle touch” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Mar 9, 202618 Across3 letters
Answer
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T
•••PAT
3 letters · 18 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Gentle touch”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 9, 2026, where it runs at 18 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.

Crossing entries

Mar 9, 2026 grid
10DThey go to a higher court7 ltrs›11DRound up, as cattle7 ltrs›12DReceiving the most rain7 ltrs›

More clues from this puzzle

Mar 9, 2026
1AConstellation word before Major or Minor4 ltrs›5ASomething to blow off or let off5 ltrs›10A"So-o-o cute!"3 ltrs›13AWestern defense grp.4 ltrs›14A"I ___ been a contender ..."6 ltrs›15ALead-in to natal or nuptial3 ltrs›16A*Outdoor sport with sticks (1979, 1984)11 ltrs›19ALetters for a mind reader3 ltrs›

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