NYT Crossword · 40 Down
“Touch lightly” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, October 21, 2002 as 40 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Monday, October 21, 2002 · 40 Down
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Across
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Down
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- 10Cyclists pop them crossword clue8 letters
- 11Ballyhoo crossword clue4 letters
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- 13Part of M.I.T.: Abbr. crossword clue4 letters
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- 26Horne or Olin crossword clue4 letters
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- 29Landlord of Lucy and Ricky crossword clue4 letters
- 30Wear on, as the nerves crossword clue4 letters
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- 33Chase away crossword clue4 letters
- 34Ringlet crossword clue4 letters
- 36Analogy words crossword clue4 letters
- 39Like feudal times crossword clue8 letters
- 41Emotional disorders crossword clue8 letters
- 46Transfusion liquid crossword clue6 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Touch lightly”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with B and ends with H, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Touch lightly” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 21, 2002, at 40 Down.
What is the answer to the “Touch lightly” crossword clue?
The answer is BRUSH (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.