What is the answer to "Tap gently" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Tap gently" is PAT (3 letters).

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Tap gently USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 9, 2026 puzzle

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PAT

3 letters · Down · last seen September 9, 2026

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