Finger-paints are a type of paint that is used by children and adults alike to create art. They are made from a combination of water, pigment, and a binder, such as gum arabic. The two crossword solutions for the term finger-paints are 'smears' (6 letters) and 'daubs' (5 letters). Both words refer to the act of applying the paint to a surface, either by smearing it on with the fingers or daubing it on with a brush.