Soft, gentle tap Crossword Clue

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Soft, gentle tap Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. having only superficial plausibility
2. exactly suited to the occasion
(noun)
1. the sound made by a gentle blow
2. a light touch or stroke
(verb)
1. hit lightly
2. pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

GENTLE (adjective)
1. marked by moderate steepness
2. having little impact
GENTLE (verb)
1. give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
2. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
TAP (verb)
1. draw from; make good use of
2. tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
TAP (noun)
1. a gentle blow
2. the sound made by a gentle blow

Hint 3: Anagram

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