Apply gently — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the June 30 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
DAB
3 letters
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Apply lightly, as a cream
DAB
3
Pat lightly with a napkin (anagram of "bad")
DAB
3
Pat gently, as makeup
DAB
3
Pat lightly with a napkin
DAB
3
Pat gently, as makeup
DAB
3
Apply gently, as blush (anagram of "bad")
DAB
3
Apply lightly, as a cream
DAB
3
Pat gently, as while applying makeup
DAB
3
Makeup artist's "pat"
DAB
3
Clean with a napkin, daintily
DAB
3
Pat lightly with a napkin
DAB
3
Delicately apply, as cream
DAB
3
Morning sun's direction
EAST
4
"Game, ___, match!" (tennis words)
SET
3
Vow-affirming words: 2 wds.
IDO
3
"___ or false" (test choice)
TRUE
4
Honda or Hyundai product
CAR
3
"Finish it right ___!" ("ASAP!")
NOW
3
Flower-supporting stalk
STEM
4
Deep rage
IRE
3
"You ___ what I mean?" ("Comprende?")
SEE
3
Naptime outfits, for short
PJS
3
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