The clue "Apply gently" last appeared in the New York Times crossword on January 6, 2026. The correct answer for this puzzle is "DAB", a 3-letter word.
Solution DAB is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution DAB is 3 letters long. We have 1 further solutions of the same word length.
There are 11 solutions. The longest is AFTON with 5 letters, and the shortest is DAB with 3 letters.
Indeed, the puzzle clue "APPLY GENTLY" has seen a surge in lookups recently (last checked: 06 Apr 2026). Apparently it´s giving players some headaches!
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Solutions are between 3 and 5 letters long.