This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, December 18, 2025 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DAB as a word: (transitive) To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing; (transitive) To apply a substance in this way.
DAB has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 18, 2025.
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