Related Clues:

• Bits of butter
• Applies makeup
• Bits of hair cream
• Paints gently
• They may be on the back
• Forms of encouragement
• Congratulates, in a way
• Uses finger paint, say
• Applies gently
• Slight touches
• Consoles, in a way
• Small amounts of sunscreen
• Gentle touches
• Three-time grid champs of the 2000s
• Spread things?