| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Encrust, like 60-Down might | Wall Street Journal | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Apply very heavily, as makeup | Premier Sunday | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Encrust | Wall Street Journal | 19 Apr 2025 |
| Apply liberally, as makeup | Wall Street Journal | 08 May 2024 |
| Apply thickly, like foundation | ||
| Become crusty | Newsday | 26 Jan 2019 |
| Encrust, as mud might |