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Ross

I believe the answer is:

pat

(Other definitions for pat that I've seen before include "Slick; dab" , "Touch; name" , "'Light touch, on the back say (3)'" , "well-rehearsed" , "Touch lightly - bit of butter?" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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