“Apply gently”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Apply gently”, last seen on June 27, 2026.

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D?B

A 3-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

DAB

The answer to “Apply gently” is DAB

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PublishedJun 27, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Apply gently” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, June 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DAB — a 3-letter word that begins with D and ends with B.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Apply gently”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Apply gently” is DAB — a 3-letter down entry from the June 27, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DAB has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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