Cotton ___ (Q-Tip) Crossword Clue

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Cotton ___ (Q-Tip) Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. wash with a swab or a mop
2. apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
(noun)
1. cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
2. implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion

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
TIP (noun)
1. a V shape
2. the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
TIP (verb)
1. give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
2. give insider information or advise to

Hint 3: Anagram

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