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Gently strokes, as a dog — Daily Themed Crossword Answer

This clue appeared in the October 2 2023 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.

The answer
PATS 4 letters

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Other clues with the answer PATS

Encouraging strokes on the back PATS 4 Appreciative taps on the back PATS 4 Frisks, with "down" PATS 4 Encouraging strokes on the back PATS 4 Dollops of butter PATS 4

Other clues from the October 2 2023 puzzle

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Bartender's bonus TIP 3 "___ o' the mornin' to ya!" TOP 3 Sound of displeasure, from an audience BOO 3 Alias-indicating letters, on a wanted poster AKA 3 Merlot or Chardonnay, e.g. WINE 4 Limb for a sleeve tattoo ARM 3 "___ me explain!" LET 3 Large concert venue ARENA 5 "I ___ your pardon?" BEG 3 "___ in the Air," 1971 song by Don McLean that was a Billboard Top 40 hit CASTLES 7

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