| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PATTING | Stroking gently |
| COX | Stroking coordinator |
| OARS | Stroking tools |
| COX | Stroking orchestrator |
| APOOLOFOARSMEN | Stroking group |
| EDERLE | Channel-stroking Gertrude |
| TSKTSK | Finger-stroking reprimand |
| ISEE | Chin-stroking phrase |
| EGO | It may need stroking |
| EGOS | They sometimes need stroking |
| EGOS | They may need stroking |
| TOUGHIE | Cause for some chin stroking |
| EGO | A prima donna's needs stroking |
