Apply with a cotton swab, say Crossword Clue

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Apply with a cotton swab, say Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
2. hit lightly
(noun)
1. a light touch or stroke
2. a small quantity of something moist or liquid

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

COTTON (noun)
1. erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers
2. soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
COTTON (verb)
1. take a liking to
APPLY (verb)
1. be pertinent or relevant or applicable
2. avail oneself to

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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