| SPRAYGUN | A device for applying paint evenly (5,3) |
| ROLLER | Heavy cylinder for flattening lawns; a hair curler; or, a device for applying paint to walls (6) |
| ZANY | Axes keep paint evenly off the wall (4) |
| ROLLERSKATE | Takes another device for applying paint first and puts it on one's foot (6,5) |
| SPREADER | Device for applying, eg, adhesive |
| BRUSH | A thicket; a fox's tail; a fleeting encounter; or, an implement for applying paint in art or decorating (5) |
| STENCIL | Cut-out pattern for applying paint |
| ROLLERS | Which cylindrical devices are used for applying paint (7) |
| SPRAYING | The season to introduce a final way for applying water (8) |
| ICINGBAG | Tool for applying frosting |
| GREASING | Doctor regains gun primarily for applying lubricant (8) |
| MOTTLERS | Paintbrushes for applying spots and blotches |
| EYEBATHS | Containers used for applying cleansing solution to the eyes (8) |
| TJANTING | Javanese instrument for applying hot wax in batik work (8) |
| MACHINE | Device for applying force could be used to chain me (7) |
| EYECUP | Device for applying eyewash (6) |
| OILER | Receptacle or device for applying lubricant (5) |
| WAND | From the Old Norse word "vondr" meaning "shoot of a tree" or "twig", a rod used by a conjurer, diviner, fairy, magician etc; a conductor's baton; a marker in archery; or, a miniature brush/stick for a |
| IMPASTO | Technique of applying paint thickly |
| INAPT | Incapable of applying paint |
