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Applies to fingerprints (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dabs

This clue is a double definition.

'applies' is the first definition.
(dabbing is a kind of applying)

'fingerprints' is the second definition.
(dab can mean a fingerprint)

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for dabs that I've seen before include "finger traces" , "Fingerprints (sl.)" , "Applies light touches" , "Fingerprints (informal)" , "Fish; fingerprints" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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