What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Gentle, comforting touches" from September 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Gentle, comforting touches”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PATS

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Sep 9, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Gentle, comforting touches” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 9, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Gentle, comforting touches” clue?+

The answer is PATS (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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