Applying gently is an important skill to have in many professions. The crossword solutions for the term 'apply gently' are DAB (3 letters), DAUB (4 letters), AFTON (5 letters), WAFT (4 letters), and DABON (5 letters). DAB means to lightly tap or pat something, DAUB means to apply a thick layer of something, AFTON means to move or drift slowly, WAFT means to move or drift gently, and DABON means to pat or tap lightly. All of these words describe the action of applying something gently.