This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (63 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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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