Scratch the surface of, say NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Scratch the surface of, say” crossword clue is MAR (3 letters). We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 4, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 3 LETTERS
1M2A3R
MAR: to detract from the perfection or wholeness of.
Best answers for “Scratch the surface of, say”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAR | 3 | Scratch the surface of, say |
| 2 | ICESKATES | 9 | They barely scratch the surface similar clue |
| 3 | TIS | 3 | "___ but a scratch!" similar clue |
| 4 | EKE | 3 | Scratch (out) similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Scratch the surface of, say Crossword Clue
What is the 3-letter answer to the Scratch the surface of, say crossword clue?
MAR is the 3-letter answer to the “Scratch the surface of, say” crossword clue.
When was the Scratch the surface of, say crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 4, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Scratch the surface of, say crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with ICESKATES (“They barely scratch the surface”), TIS (“"___ but a scratch!"”), EKE (“Scratch (out)”).