Our crossword solver found 29 potential answers for the clue "Apply messily", which appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on August 6, 2025. The answer most likely to be correct is DAUB, a 4-letter solution matching at 99%. This confidence score is based on historical data from thousands of published puzzles.
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29 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DAUB
Apply messily
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
99%
DAUB
Apply messily
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
99%
SLOPON
Apply messily
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 30, 2023
99%
SLOPON
Apply messily
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 30, 2023
99%
SMEAR
Apply messily
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2023
99%
SMEAR
Apply messily
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 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%
HEAP
Stack messily
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
8%
HEAP
Stack messily
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
8%
DAUBS
Applies messily
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2024
8%
DAUBS
Applies messily
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 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%
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%
LIP
Place to apply Blistex
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2021
8%
LIP
Place to apply Blistex
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2021
8%
SCRAWLS
Prints messily
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 8, 2021
8%
SCRAWLS
Prints messily
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 8, 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%
INAPILE
Stacked messily
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 9, 2020
8%
INAPILE
Stacked messily
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 9, 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 messily" have?
We found 3 exact solutions and 29 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DAUB (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Apply messily"?
The best answer for "Apply messily" is DAUB with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include SLOPON (6 letters), SMEAR (5 letters).
Where has "Apply messily" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 4 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on August 6, 2025.