Apply incorrectly Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 8, 2009 · 24-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between October 2006 and September 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 8, 2009 · 24-Down · 6 letters
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apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly; "The words are misapplied in this context"; "You are misapplying the name of this religious group"
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