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% DABS Pats (4) USA Today Quick May 25, 2026
8% LEND Give, but expect back (4) New York Times May 25, 2026
7% RATE Give stars to a movie, say (4)
7% FRISK Pat down (5) New York Times May 31, 2026
7% DAB Pat gently, as makeup (3)
7% COMMENT Give your two-penn'orth, say (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 17, 2026
7% KNEW Had down pat (4) New York Times Midi May 15, 2026
7% REIMBURSE Pay back Pat, upset visiting French city base (9) The Telegraph Cryptic May 1, 2026
7% RENEW Give another year, say (5) TV Apr 26, 2026

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