Answer: blotted

AnswerCrossword Clue
BLOTTEDStained
BLOTTEDSoaked up, as a spill
BLOTTEDSoaked up, as ink
BLOTTEDFixed, as one's lipstick
BLOTTEDUsed paper towels, say
BLOTTEDObscured.
BLOTTEDObscured, with "out"
BLOTTEDEradicated, with "out"
blottedto dry with absorbent material
blottedto spot or stain
blottedto become blotted
blottedBLOT, to spot or stain
blottedspot or stain