Crossword Clue:

Deal gently with

Answer	Crossword Clue
SPARE	Deal gently with
GOEASY	Deal with gently
SPARED	Dealt gently with

GOESEASY	Handles gently, with "on"
GOESEASY	Treats gently, with "on"
DAB	Pat gently, as with makeup
DABOFF	Remove gently, as with a napkin