Related Clues:

• Used a hankie, maybe
• Applied paint in spots
• Used a hankie, in a way
• Put (on) gently
• Applied gently
• Struck feebly in bad bed
• Touched lightly and quickly
• Lightly patted
• Lightly touched, as with a handkerchief
• Patted flatfish on river bottom
• Patted lightly
• Expert educationist is smeared