The crossword clue "Apply ointment" was featured in the Thomas Joseph Crossword puzzle on February 18, 2020 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 74 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is DAB (3 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.
Answer For Apply ointment:
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74 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DAB
Apply ointment
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 18, 2020
99%
DAB
Apply ointment
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 18, 2020
8%
BALM
Healing ointment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
8%
BALM
Healing ointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
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%
SNAG
Fly in the ointment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2024
8%
SNAG
Fly in the ointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2024
8%
SALVE
Healing ointment
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2024
8%
SALVE
Healing ointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 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%
CHANGINGTHETOPICAL
Trying a new brand of ointment?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2022
8%
CHANGINGTHETOPICAL
Trying a new brand of ointment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 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%
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%
ALOE
Common ointment ingredient
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2020
8%
ALOE
Common ointment ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2020
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%
FLY
___ in the ointment
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2020
8%
FLY
___ in the ointment
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 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%
FAILEDCHARGES
Was a complete disappointment as a nanny?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
FAILEDCHARGES
Was a complete disappointment as a nanny?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
BLOW
Major disappointment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
1%
BLOW
Major disappointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
1%
PRIVATESCHOOL
Fish exhibit only viewable by appointment?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
PRIVATESCHOOL
Fish exhibit only viewable by appointment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
CABINETPICK
Presidential appointment ... or the start of 18-, 24-, 39- or 52-Across?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
1%
CABINETPICK
Presidential appointment ... or the start of 18-, 24-, 39- or 52-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
1%
INTERVIEWWHEEZE
Sound of a job seeker who ran hard to get to an appointment on time?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2025
1%
INTERVIEWWHEEZE
Sound of a job seeker who ran hard to get to an appointment on time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2025
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%
POST
Appointment
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
1%
POST
Appointment
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
1%
BALMS
Lip ointments
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2024
1%
BALMS
Lip ointments
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2024
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%
LETDOWNS
Disappointments
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 9, 2024
1%
LETDOWNS
Disappointments
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
1%
NOSHOW
Appointment misser
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 26, 2024
1%
NOSHOW
Appointment misser
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 26, 2024
1%
TINDERDATES
In-person appointments that require an online application?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2024
1%
TINDERDATES
In-person appointments that require an online application?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2024
1%
COMEDOWNS
Disappointments
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 8, 2024
1%
COMEDOWNS
Disappointments
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 8, 2024
1%
MTGS
CEO’s appointments
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 16, 2024
1%
MTGS
CEO’s appointments
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 16, 2024
1%
SLEPTIN
Skipped an early appointment, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2023
1%
SLEPTIN
Skipped an early appointment, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2023
1%
WEHAVETORUN
"Our next appointment is starting soon!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2023
1%
WEHAVETORUN
"Our next appointment is starting soon!"
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2023
1%
DATE
Appointment
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 20, 2023
1%
DATE
Appointment
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 20, 2023
1%
DUD
Disappointment
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2023
1%
DUD
Disappointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2023
1%
HOUSECALL
In-home appointment
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2022
1%
HOUSECALL
In-home appointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2022
1%
COAL
Christmas stocking disappointment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2022
1%
COAL
Christmas stocking disappointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2022
1%
FREE
Available for an appointment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2022
1%
FREE
Available for an appointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2022
1%
HOTDATES
Romantic appointments
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 5, 2022
1%
HOTDATES
Romantic appointments
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 5, 2022
1%
PAINTROLLER
Coat-applying tool
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 13, 2022
1%
PAINTROLLER
Coat-applying tool
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 13, 2022
1%
SESH
Therapy appointment, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 22, 2022
1%
SESH
Therapy appointment, informally
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2022
1%
PLANNER
Appointment book
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 12, 2022
1%
PLANNER
Appointment book
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 12, 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%
TEETIME
Golfer's appointment
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2022
1%
TEETIME
Golfer's appointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2022
1%
TIMESLOT
Appointment book division
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2021
1%
TIMESLOT
Appointment book division
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2021
1%
DUDS
Disappointments
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2021
1%
DUDS
Disappointments
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2021
1%
FEE
Cost of applying
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2021
1%
FEE
Cost of applying
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2021
1%
DATES
Appointments
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 29, 2021
1%
DATES
Appointments
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 29, 2021
1%
SIGHS
Expresses disappointment
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2021
1%
SIGHS
Expresses disappointment
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2021
1%
SETDATE
Fixed appointment
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2020
1%
SETDATE
Fixed appointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2020
1%
PLAYDATE
Tot’s appointment
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 19, 2020
1%
PLAYDATE
Tot’s appointment
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 19, 2020
1%
SLOTSIN
Adds, as an appointment to a busy schedule
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2020
1%
SLOTSIN
Adds, as an appointment to a busy schedule
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2020
1%
NOTIP
Waiter's disappointment
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2020
1%
NOTIP
Waiter's disappointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2020
1%
LOSS
Fiscal disappointment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2020
1%
LOSS
Fiscal disappointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2020
1%
PERVERT
Misapply
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 29, 2020
1%
PERVERT
Misapply
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 29, 2020
1%
EDATE
Skype appointment
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2020
1%
EDATE
Skype appointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2020
1%
BOGEYS
Pro golfer's disappointments
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2020
1%
BOGEYS
Pro golfer's disappointments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2020
1%
ERDOC
MD you don't need an appointment to see
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2020
1%
ERDOC
MD you don't need an appointment to see
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2020
1%
TOTALLETDOWN
Complete disappointment
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2020
1%
TOTALLETDOWN
Complete disappointment
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2020
1%
LETDOWN
Disappointment ... and a hint to four puzzle answers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2019
1%
LETDOWN
Disappointment ... and a hint to four puzzle answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2019
1%
SETBACKS
Disappointments
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 21, 2019
1%
SETBACKS
Disappointments
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 21, 2019
1%
PARTYFAVORS
Political appointments?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2019
1%
PARTYFAVORS
Political appointments?
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2019
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
1%
INS
Walk- — (no-appointment customers)
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 17, 2019
1%
INS
Walk- — (no-appointment customers)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 17, 2019
1%
DATEBOOK
Appointment tracker
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 24, 2019
1%
DATEBOOK
Appointment tracker
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 24, 2019
1%
ONEONONESESSION
Therapy appointment, say
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2018
1%
ONEONONESESSION
Therapy appointment, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2018
1%
DEADENDS
Lost driver's disappointments
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2018
1%
DEADENDS
Lost driver's disappointments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2018
1%
ASKTOMEET
Call for an appointment
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2018
1%
ASKTOMEET
Call for an appointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2018
1%
FOOLSGOLD
Prospector's disappointment
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2018
1%
FOOLSGOLD
Prospector's disappointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2018
Clues for Thomas Joseph Crossword on February 18, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Apply ointment" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 74 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DAB (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Apply ointment"?
The best answer for "Apply ointment" is DAB with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Apply ointment" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 4 times in our database.
It has been featured in Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the Thomas Joseph Crossword on February 18, 2020.