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4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, August 21, 2012 · 1-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, August 21, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 21, 2012 · 1-Down · 4 letters
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apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"
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