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Hold gently and protectively (6)

Solution has appeared in 3 crosswords (1 across and 2 down):

• Quick crossword No 16,218 — 2022-04-29 23:00:39
  24A: Hold gently and protectively (6)
• Quick crossword No 15,709 — 2020-09-10 23:00:38
  12D: Hold tenderly (6)
• Quick crossword No 15,295 — 2019-05-15 23:00:17
  12D: Hold gently and protectively (6)