Congratulatory slap on the back Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Congratulatory slap on the back . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PAT.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PAT Congratulatory slap on the back (3)
3% YAYME Self-congratulatory shout (5) Universal Feb 13, 2026
3% SWAT Slap (at) (4) New York Times Feb 5, 2026
3% HATSOFF Congratulatory phrase similar to "Kudos!": 2 wds. (7)
3% ATTA "___ boy!" (congratulatory expression) (4)
3% SMACK Slap (5) (5) Mirror Classic Jan 6, 2026
3% GIMMEFIVE Request for a congratulatory slap (9)
3% REAR Congratulatory slap location, maybe (4)
2% AMO "Be back in ____" (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 15, 2026
2% ATTHERE In back (7) New York Times Feb 15, 2026
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