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Gentle touch, forward or backward

Last seen in Universal Crossword February 8, 2022 Answers

Searching for the answer to "Gentle touch, forward or backward"? This crossword clue was published in the Universal Crossword puzzle on February 8, 2022. Based on our analysis, we believe the answer is TAP (3 letters). Our database has 137 potential solutions for this clue, each ranked by confidence to help you solve your puzzle.

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137 Other Potential Answers

99%
TAP
Gentle touch, forward or backward
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2022
8%
CARESS
Gentle touch
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
8%
CRISSCROSS
Pattern for shoelaces or the starred clues' answers (forward and backward!)
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
8%
MASTER
Learn backward and forward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
8%
FAKIE
Ride __: roll backward while facing forward on a skateboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
4%
DESSERT
Course most look forward to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
MIDAS
King with a golden touch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
POSITS
Puts forward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
PAT
Light touch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
4%
LUNGING
Putting one foot forward, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
4%
STEP
One foot forward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
4%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
4%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
UNDO
Click a backward arrow, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
AWAIT
Look forward to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
DREAD
Not look forward to
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
TROTSOUT
Brings forward for display
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
4%
IMPEL
Urge forward
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
4%
POSE
Put forward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
4%
ANTIMATTER
You can't touch this!
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
4%
OVER
Bend ___ backward
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
4%
BADSNAP
*Problematic backward pass in football
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
4%
LEBRON
Lakers power forward James
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
4%
MAKEITPOP
Add a touch of color, say
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
4%
SENSES
Taste and touch, for two
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
4%
YOGA
Lenovo laptop whose screen bends over backward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
4%
EMIL
Name that's a sour fruit backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
4%
CABOT
Vermont creamery hidden backward in "back-to-back"
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
4%
KYRA
Name hidden backward in "Mary-Kate"
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
4%
RIA
Coastal inlet, or 27-Down backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
4%
LOVE
Word found backward in "benevolence"
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
4%
MAJA
Goya subject hidden backward in "Etta James"
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
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PERSONALJESUS
*Depeche Mode song with the lyric "Reach out and touch faith"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
4%
SOBE
Drink brand hidden backward in "Cake Boss"
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
4%
ELSA
Queen with a frosty touch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
4%
NOTSO
"You've got it backward"
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
4%
DST
"Spring forward" hrs.
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
4%
ONSPEEDDIAL
Callable at the touch of a button
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
4%
NOEL
"N" name that's an "L" name backward
Universal Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
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PROPEL
Push forward
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
4%
PAYDAYS
Employees look forward to them
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
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HMU
Texter's "Get in touch"
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
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THERE
Word after a final touch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
4%
DYLAN
"Do not go gentle into that good night" poet Thomas
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2025
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HSN
TV channel hidden backward in "open shop"
Universal Crossword · May 18, 2025
4%
DAB
Apply with a light touch
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2025
4%
DEB
Name that appears backward in the next clue
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
4%
TENDER
Sore to the touch
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 7, 2025
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ENO
Musician whose surname is a number backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
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ADUE
Musical term meaning "together" that's hidden backward in "feudalism"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2025
4%
HAPTICS
Science of using touch to interact with technology
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
4%
OLYMPICFENCER
"Another touch point for my opponent!?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
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TEXTME
Smartphone user's "Keep in touch"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2025
4%
IMPELS
Urges forward
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 8, 2025
4%
GUANO
Fertilizer hidden backward in "come to naught"
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
4%
AWAITS
Looks forward to
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
4%
BEND
___ over backward (try hard)
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
4%
GOEASY
"Be gentle"
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2024
4%
EDAM
Answer to the riddle "What cheese is made backward?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2024
4%
BAHT
Asian currency hidden backward in "worth a bundle"
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
4%
RAE
Name that's a facial feature backward
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
4%
URGE
Drive forward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
4%
EEL
Fish that can swim backward
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
4%
AMENITY
Nice touch
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 2, 2024
4%
SEEYOUTHEN
"Looking forward to our hangout!"
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
4%
AXEL
Skating jump with a forward take-off
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
4%
EIRE
Name for Ireland that's a Great Lake backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2024
4%
GIANTSTEP
Major leap forward
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 16, 2024
4%
IRIS
Flower that's 30-Across backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2024
4%
BENT
___ over backward (went to great lengths)
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2024
4%
ARE
"Am I so out of touch? No, it's the children who ___ wrong" ("The Simpsons" line)
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
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INREACH
Close enough to touch
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
4%
DREADS
In no way looks forward to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
4%
CANTWAIT
“Looking forward to it!”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 12, 2024
4%
SOFTBALLGAME
... Then she told us she wanted to touch base, so she scheduled another meeting at a ...
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2024
4%
LUNGED
Made a thrust forward
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2024
4%
WRITEME
"Keep in touch!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2024
4%
JUMPTHROUGHHOOPS
Bend over backward, or what each set of circled letters is
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2024
4%
NAPE
Part shaded by a backward cap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2024
4%
JOGS
Runs at a gentle pace
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2024
4%
LOVETAP
Nice touch?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
4%
ADVANCED
Moved forward
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 22, 2024
4%
TINT
Add a touch of color to
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2024
4%
DAMP
Wet to the touch
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2024
4%
POSIT
Put forward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2024
4%
NED
Name that's a lair backward
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2024
4%
STAYTUNED
"Don't touch that dial"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2023
4%
PRANCERCISE
Fitness method with "a springy, rhythmic way of moving forward"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2023
4%
SNARL
[Don't touch my bone!]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2023
4%
REACHOUT
Try to touch or get in touch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2023
1%
TABLET
Portable device with a touchscreen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
KINDLY
With gentleness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
SENORES
Spanish gentlemen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
PATS
Light touches
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
ALASKAROLL
Salmon-forward sushi order
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
BOOP
Snout-touching sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
ADAM
First gentleman?
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
MISLED
Wasn't straightforward with
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
1%
ICON
Tappable image on a touchscreen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
1%
SCHOLAR
A gentleman and a ___
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
1%
SERIFS
Finishing touches on a letter?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
1%
HIP
Joint touched while doing the Macarena
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
1%
THUD
Sound of an ungentle landing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
1%
EPEE
Event in which the best competitors are untouchable?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
1%
KINDER
__ and gentler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
1%
HITANERVE
Touched on something touchy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
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USER
Touchpad toucher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2025
1%
MOVED
Deeply touched
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 15, 2025
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ZIT
Target of a yearbook portrait touch-up
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2025
1%
BABU
Hindu gentleman's title
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
1%
NOTIT
Phrase you might say while touching your nose
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
1%
ACE
Untouched serve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2024
1%
LANDS
Makes a touchdown
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 12, 2024
1%
ROMO
Tony who holds the Cowboys record for most touchdown passes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2024
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GLASGOW
I thought I had touched down in Sin City (2-4), but I was actually in the Scottish city ___
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2024
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YEOW
Sound made after touching a hot stove
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2024
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ICING
Putting the finishing touches on, as a cake
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2024
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GATHERDUST
Sit untouched
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2024
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LET
Tennis serve that touches the net
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2024
1%
NESS
Costner's "The Untouchables" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2024
1%
ASTAIRE
The "he" in "Rogers did everything he did ... backwards and in high heels"
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2024
1%
TAPS
Uses a touchscreen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2024
1%
SEER
One who's forward-looking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
1%
SILVERFOX
*Attractive older gentleman [fourteen minus eight]
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2024
1%
THINSKINNED
Overly touchy
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 9, 2024
1%
REW
Opposite of fast-forward: Abbr.
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 17, 2024
1%
STATIC
Cause of a zap when touching a doorknob
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
1%
DABS
Small touches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2024
1%
CANDID
Straightforward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
1%
ICE
Put the finishing touches on, as a cake
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2024
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ICKY
"I'm not touching that!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2024
1%
EASYA
Straightforward class
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2024
1%
LINEARLY
In a straightforward way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2024
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PLANERIDE
It ends with a touchdown
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2023

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How many possible solutions does "Gentle touch, forward or backward" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 137 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TAP (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Gentle touch, forward or backward"?
The best answer for "Gentle touch, forward or backward" is TAP with 3 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Gentle touch, forward or backward" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in Universal Crossword. It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 8, 2022.
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