What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Applied gently" from October 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Applied gently”

This clue appeared as 49-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

DABBED

Letters6

Starts withD

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 27, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Applied gently” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 27, 2026 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with D and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Applied gently” clue?+

The answer is DABBED (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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