Smudge or smear, say NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Smudge or smear, say” crossword clue is MAR (3 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 30, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 3 LETTERS
1M2A3R
MAR: to detract from the perfection or wholeness of.
Best answers for “Smudge or smear, say”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAR | 3 | Smudge or smear, say |
| 2 | PAP | 3 | ___ smear similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | August 30, 2026 | MAR | 121 Down |
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Questions about the Smudge or smear, say Crossword Clue
What is the 3-letter answer to the Smudge or smear, say crossword clue?
MAR is the 3-letter answer to the “Smudge or smear, say” crossword clue.
When was the Smudge or smear, say crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 30, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Smudge or smear, say crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with PAP (“___ smear”).