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The Clue
Applied gently (6 letter answer)
The Answer
DABBED
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Notes
The answer DABBED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
Related Clues
Put (on) gently
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Definition
DAB as a verb:
1. (dab, swab, swob) = apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"
2. (dab, pat) = hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"