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The Clue
Treating with kindness (9 letter answer)
The Answer
CARESSING
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Notes
The answer CARESSING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
CARESSING as a noun:
1. (caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling) = affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
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"
CARESSING as an adjective:
1. (caressing, caressive) = showing love; "caressive words"