Crossword clue

“Applies gently, as makeup”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
DABS
Letters4
Starts withD
Ends withS
Vowels1

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The clue “Applies gently, as makeup” ran in the Newsday Crossword on March 3, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with S.

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What is the answer to the “Applies gently, as makeup” clue?+

The answer is DABS (4 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of March 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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