Apply gently, as cream Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 5, 2017 · 23-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 5, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 5, 2017 · 23-Across · 3 letters
DAB0 of 3 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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