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The Clue
Tender touches (8 letter answer)
The Answer
CARESSES
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Notes
The answer CARESSES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Definition
CARESS as a noun:
1. a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it); "he showered her with caresses"; "soft music was a fond caress"; "the caresses of the breeze played over his face"
CARESS as a verb:
1. touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; "He caressed her face"; "They caressed in the back seat of the taxi"