Applied a mister Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Applied a mister” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 29, 2025? It has 7 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2025
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SPRAYED is the answer to “Applied a mister”. It means to disperse in fine particles.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To disperse in fine particles.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: PYSADRE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with S and ends with D.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Applied a mister”?
SPRAYED, 7 letters: to disperse in fine particles.
When was “Applied a mister” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 29, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with S.