Soft loving touch (6)

I believe the answer is:

caress

(Other definitions for caress that I've seen before include "Stroke lovingly" , "Gentle affectionate stroking" , "pet[s]" , "Stroke affectionately" , "Stroke fondly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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