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3 letters · New York Times · Sunday, August 7, 2022 · 36-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, August 7, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 7, 2022 · 36-Down · 3 letters
DAB0 of 3 letters revealed
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apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"
verb
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