| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tenderly stroking | New York Times | 04 Mar 2025 |
| Affectionate behaviour concerns Carol, say (9) | ||
| Stroking (9) | ||
| *Touching tenderly | Universal | 22 Feb 2019 |
| *Touching tenderly | ||
| Cringes as criminal is showing affection | ||
| Treating with kindness | ||
| Touching gently | ||
| Treating with fondness. | ||
| Treating with favor. |