Touch lightly crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with P and has 3 letters.

PAT

PAT — the 3-letter solution to “Touch lightly”, entered at 1 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for March 16, 2022.

About this clue

“Touch lightly” appeared as 1 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on March 16, 2022, and the answer is 3 letters long. We have tracked this clue 11 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on December 2, 2025.

Letters
3
Position
1 Down
Times seen
11

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Touch lightly”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, March 16, 2022, the answer to “Touch lightly” is PAT — 3 letters, entered at 1 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Touch lightly” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been PAT, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 3 letters and starts with P.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.