Answer:

bedaubs

Answer	Crossword Clue
BEDAUBS	Smears
BEDAUBS	Applies inexpertly
BEDAUBS	Makes a mess of

BEDAUBS	Smears all over
BEDAUBS	Smears.
BEDAUBS	Smears mud on

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.