Cryptic crossword clue
Caress girl, hitting the mark precisely

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word PAT

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The straight part
We know that "Caress/girl/hitting the mark precisely" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case caress/girl/hitting the mark precisely = pat.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PAT mean?

PAT noun
  1. The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep
  2. A light tap or slap, especially with the hands
  3. A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
PAT verb
  1. To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
  2. To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
  3. To stroke or fondle (an animal).
  4. To gently rain.
PAT adjective
  1. Timely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
  2. Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
PAT adverb
  1. Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
  2. Perfectly.
PAT noun
  1. Patent.
  2. Pattern.

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