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
10% BURP Pat on the back? (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 20, 2026
7% AUTOSAVES Backs up on its own, say (9) New York Times Jul 18, 2026
7% SPOIL Give away the twist, say (5) Wall Street Journal Jul 16, 2026
7% RATE Give stars on Lyft, say (4)
7% UNBANS Allows back on a forum, say (6) Universal Jul 6, 2026
7% TITHE Give 10% in church, say (5) New York Times Midi Jul 2, 2026
7% REINSTATE Give job back (9) (9) Mirror Quick Jun 18, 2026
7% RENAME Give another title, say (6) The Atlantic Jun 13, 2026
7% CLAP Pat-a-cake motion (4) LA Times Daily Jun 11, 2026

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