Lovingly stroke (6)

I believe the answer is:

caress

(Other definitions for caress that I've seen before include "Stroke affectionately" , "Affectionate stroke" , "Stroke fondly" , "Gentle loving touch" , "Pat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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