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3 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, January 6, 2026 · 63-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between January 1998 and January 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 6, 2026 · 63-Across · 3 letters
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apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"
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