Applies gingerly Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 28, 2016 · 1-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between March 2015 and February 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 28, 2016 · 1-Down · 4 letters
DABS0 of 4 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"
verb
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