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Apply messily, as fingerpaint

Last seen in Universal Crossword January 11, 2026 Answers

Trying to complete the Universal Crossword crossword from January 11, 2026? The clue "Apply messily, as fingerpaint" stumps many solvers, but we've found 29 possible answers. Our top solution is DAUB (4 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.

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29 Other Potential Answers

99%
DAUB
Apply messily, as fingerpaint
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
10%
SLOPON
Apply messily
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 30, 2023
10%
SMEAR
Apply messily
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2023
5%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
5%
ARMPIT
Area to apply Ban or Dove
Universal Crossword · May 12, 2025
5%
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
5%
HEAP
Stack messily
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
5%
DAUBS
Applies messily
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2024
5%
ALTERNATEROUTE
*Rue? (Hint: In each starred clue's answer, apply the first part to the last word)
Universal Crossword · Oct 25, 2023
5%
ARMPITS
Places to apply deodorant
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2022
5%
PIT
Place to apply deodorant
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2022
5%
CHEEK
Spot to apply blush
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2022
5%
LIP
Place to apply Blistex
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2021
5%
SCRAWLS
Prints messily
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 8, 2021
5%
INSTAGRAMFILTER
*You may apply one to a selfie
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2021
5%
PEER
One might apply pressure
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2020
5%
SCALP
Where to apply Rogaine
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2020
5%
INAPILE
Stacked messily
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 9, 2020
5%
CHEEKS
Places to apply blush
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 5, 2020
5%
SITFORSOREEYES
Occupy a chair to apply Visine drops?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 15, 2019
5%
PAYMENTPERIOD
Interval before late fees apply
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2018
1%
LEMONNAIL
Result of applying bright yellow polish?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
1%
STAMPER
Person applying a mail stick-on
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
1%
PAINTROLLER
Coat-applying tool
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 13, 2022
1%
FINISHINGDUCHESS
British ruler applying veneer?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 3, 2022
1%
FEE
Cost of applying
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2021
1%
PERVERT
Misapply
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 29, 2020
1%
GRANTWRITER
One applying for a financial gift ($50)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2019
1%
SWAB
Makeup-applying aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2019

Clues for Universal Crossword on January 11, 2026

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How many possible solutions does "Apply messily, as fingerpaint" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 29 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DAUB (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Apply messily, as fingerpaint"?
The best answer for "Apply messily, as fingerpaint" is DAUB with 4 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Apply messily, as fingerpaint" 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 January 11, 2026.
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