“Stroke gently” crossword clue
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••••••CARESS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CARESS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Stroke gently”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 12, 2026, where it runs at 95 Across 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
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