Giving a pat on the back, say Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CONSOLING Giving a pat on the back, say (9) New York Times Jan 28, 2015
8% BURPS Pats the back of (a baby) (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 9, 2025
7% TRY Give it a shot, say (3)
7% TAMPS Pats (down) (5) New York Times Aug 9, 2025
7% DABS Gentle pats (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 7, 2025
7% NAGS Gives orders yet again, say (4) New York Times Aug 5, 2025
7% ASSURE Give a guarantee, say (6)
7% STAPLE Basic Ellie talking behind Pat's back (6)
7% DAB Pat (3) The Telegraph Quick Jul 21, 2025
7% REACT Strike back, say (5) Wall Street Journal Jul 12, 2025

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