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With 74-Across, gesture of approval (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pat

(Other definitions for pat that I've seen before include "Hit lightly" , "Tap lightly" , "Some butter, maybe" , "Apt for tender touch" , "well-rehearsed" .)

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