What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Touched lovingly" from May 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Touched lovingly”

This clue appeared as 30-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

CARESSED

Letters8

Starts withC

Ends withD

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Touched lovingly” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 2, 2026 as 30-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with C and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Touched lovingly” clue?+

The answer is CARESSED (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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