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This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, 06 January 2026.

Apply gently

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This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, 06 January 2026. The answer DAB is a 3-letter entry.

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What is the answer to "Apply gently"?: DAB
How many letters is the answer to "Apply gently"?: The answer has 3 letters.
When was this clue last seen?: This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword crossword on Tuesday, 06 January 2026.
Has this crossword clue appeared before?: Yes. Variations of this clue have appeared 8 other times.

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