Gently stroke husband, so upset it arouses pity Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PATHOS Gently stroke husband, so upset it arouses pity (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 26, 2015
6% PET Stroke gently (3) Premier Sunday Feb 15, 2026
4% SPOUSE Wife or husband (6) Newsday Mar 30, 2026
4% TSK "That's a pity" sound (3)
4% OVERAWE Daunt by arousing fear (7) (7) The Sun Mini Mar 28, 2026
4% PUTTS Strokes on the green (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 26, 2026
4% KINDLED Aroused, as interest (7) Universal Mar 24, 2026
4% NUDGE Prod gently (5) Newsday Mar 23, 2026
4% BARACK Michelle's husband (6) Thomas Joseph Mar 21, 2026
4% COAX Gently persuade (4) Commuter Mar 20, 2026

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