Gently apply Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Gently apply”
THE ANSWER
DAB
The answer to “Gently apply” is DAB.
Checked against the published NYT solution
RECENT USAGE IN NYT PUZZLES2 DATES
Every date this clue has appeared, with the answer we verified that day.
NYT Crossword July 30 2025DABFull puzzle ›NYT Midi September 30 2026DABFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Gently apply” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on July 30 2025. The verified answer is a 3 letter word. We have tracked this clue 2 times across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Dab in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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