“Tenderly stroking” crossword clue
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•••••••••CARESSING
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CARESSING is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tenderly stroking”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 4, 2025, where it runs at 16 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 4, 2025 grid1DDraft selections5 ltrs›2DMuscat resident5 ltrs›3DFast-food pork sandwich with its own locator website5 ltrs›4DCertain laureate4 ltrs›5DMeditation sounds3 ltrs›6D"Are you sad that I'm gone?"6 ltrs›7DLittle cuts5 ltrs›14D"Welcome to the Jungle" band, in brief3 ltrs›17DFastest gait of a horse6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 4, 20251ACheerleaders' accessories7 ltrs›8AFervent, and then some5 ltrs›13A"On my way!"8 ltrs›15APong company5 ltrs›18AClean energy option5 ltrs›19AMake a scarf, say4 ltrs›20AGraffiti artist's supply10 ltrs›22ABro or sis3 ltrs›
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