Gave ___ on the back (encourage). Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% APAT Gave ___ on the back (encourage). (4)
9% RETURNED Gave back (8) Commuter Dec 31, 2025
8% URGE Encourage (4) LA Times Daily Jan 7, 2026
7% FED Gave a meal (3) New York Times Jan 7, 2026
7% HINTED Gave clues (6) Thomas Joseph Jan 6, 2026
7% SWORE Gave one's word (5) Newsday Jan 6, 2026
7% GOGETEM Encouraging words (7) Newsday Jan 4, 2026
7% URGEDON Encouraged, spurred (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 2, 2026
7% DEALT Gave out cards (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 1, 2026
7% NOURISHED Encouraged to grow (9) (9) Puzzler Dec 29, 2025
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