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Synonym of 1-Down that's 1-Down backwards (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pat

(Other definitions for pat that I've seen before include "Gentle stroke of the hand with fluent repetition" , "Touch with hand" , "Touch gently; glib" , "Apt for tender touch" , "Hit lightly" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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