Delicately applies Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, July 10, 2016 · 41-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, July 10, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 10, 2016 · 41-Down · 4 letters
DABS0 of 4 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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