Spotted in the Universal Crossword crossword on November 29, 2023, the clue "Apply gingerly" has 27 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is DAB (3 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.
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27 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DAB
Apply gingerly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2023
99%
DAB
Apply gingerly
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2023
8%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
8%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
8%
ARMPIT
Area to apply Ban or Dove
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 12, 2025
8%
ARMPIT
Area to apply Ban or Dove
Universal Crossword · May 12, 2025
8%
HANGINTHERE
"Don't give up," and a suggestion that can apply to 17-, 25-, 49-, and 59-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2024
8%
HANGINTHERE
"Don't give up," and a suggestion that can apply to 17-, 25-, 49-, and 59-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2024
8%
ALTERNATEROUTE
*Rue? (Hint: In each starred clue's answer, apply the first part to the last word)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Oct 25, 2023
8%
ALTERNATEROUTE
*Rue? (Hint: In each starred clue's answer, apply the first part to the last word)
Universal Crossword · Oct 25, 2023
8%
SIP
Drink gingerly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2023
8%
SIP
Drink gingerly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2023
8%
NIBBLE
Bite gingerly
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2022
8%
NIBBLE
Bite gingerly
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2022
8%
EASEIN
Enter gingerly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2022
8%
EASEIN
Enter gingerly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2022
8%
ARMPITS
Places to apply deodorant
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2022
8%
ARMPITS
Places to apply deodorant
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2022
8%
PIT
Place to apply deodorant
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 24, 2022
8%
PIT
Place to apply deodorant
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2022
8%
CHEEK
Spot to apply blush
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2022
8%
CHEEK
Spot to apply blush
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2022
8%
EASESIN
Enters gingerly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2021
8%
EASESIN
Enters gingerly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2021
8%
LIP
Place to apply Blistex
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2021
8%
LIP
Place to apply Blistex
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2021
8%
INSTAGRAMFILTER
*You may apply one to a selfie
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jul 7, 2021
8%
INSTAGRAMFILTER
*You may apply one to a selfie
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2021
8%
PEER
One might apply pressure
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2020
8%
PEER
One might apply pressure
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2020
8%
SCALP
Where to apply Rogaine
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2020
8%
SCALP
Where to apply Rogaine
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2020
8%
CHEEKS
Places to apply blush
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 5, 2020
8%
CHEEKS
Places to apply blush
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 5, 2020
8%
SITFORSOREEYES
Occupy a chair to apply Visine drops?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 15, 2019
8%
SITFORSOREEYES
Occupy a chair to apply Visine drops?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 15, 2019
8%
PAYMENTPERIOD
Interval before late fees apply
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2018
8%
PAYMENTPERIOD
Interval before late fees apply
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2018
1%
LEMONNAIL
Result of applying bright yellow polish?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
1%
LEMONNAIL
Result of applying bright yellow polish?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
1%
STAMPER
Person applying a mail stick-on
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
1%
STAMPER
Person applying a mail stick-on
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
1%
PAINTROLLER
Coat-applying tool
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 13, 2022
1%
PAINTROLLER
Coat-applying tool
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 13, 2022
1%
FINISHINGDUCHESS
British ruler applying veneer?
(16)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 3, 2022
1%
FINISHINGDUCHESS
British ruler applying veneer?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 3, 2022
1%
FEE
Cost of applying
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2021
1%
FEE
Cost of applying
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2021
1%
PERVERT
Misapply
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 29, 2020
1%
PERVERT
Misapply
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 29, 2020
1%
GRANTWRITER
One applying for a financial gift ($50)
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2019
1%
GRANTWRITER
One applying for a financial gift ($50)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2019
1%
SWAB
Makeup-applying aid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2019
1%
SWAB
Makeup-applying aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Apply gingerly" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 27 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DAB (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Apply gingerly"?
The best answer for "Apply gingerly" is DAB with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Apply gingerly" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on November 29, 2023.