The Clue
Walks with light footsteps (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PATS
Tags
Notes
The answer PATS is common and appears about once every 200 puzzles.
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Caresses
Dabs
Encourages
Frisks
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Back compliments
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Butter portions
Butter servings
Butter squares
Butter units
Certain congratulations
Compliments for Fido
Congratulates in a way
Congratulations, of a sort
Consoles, in a way
Dog rewards
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Frisks, with "down"
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Lads from Limerick
Nixon and Schroeder
Praises for pups
Puppy pleasers
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Shows of approval
Soft touches
Some encouragement
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Touches lovingly
Foxboro pros, for short
Foxboro team, for short
They're welcome on the back
New England grid team
Super Bowl XXXVI champs, to fans
Three-time grid champs of the 2000s
Definition
PAT as a noun:
1. (pat, rap, tap) = the sound made by a gentle blow
2. (tap, pat, dab) = a light touch or stroke
PAT as a verb:
1. (chuck, pat) = pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
2. (dab, pat) = hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"