| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Applies carelessly | LA Times Daily | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Applies carelessly | The Washington Post | 05 Mar 2021 |
| Applies carelessly | LA Times Daily | 05 Mar 2021 |
| Applies haphazardly | ||
| Applies carelessly | ||
| Applies haphazardly | ||
| Applies haphazardly | ||
| Applies hastily | ||
| Applies haphazardly | ||
| Applies haphazardly | ||
| Hastily applies | ||
| Affixes quickly | ||
| ___ the wrist (reprimands) |