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3 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 5, 2012 · 11-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 5, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 5, 2012 · 11-Across · 3 letters
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apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"
verb
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