Besmirches Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Besmirches” from the New York Times crossword of August 7, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, AUGUST 7, 2026
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TARS is the answer to “Besmirches”. It means to cover with a black, viscous liquid.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To cover with a black, viscous liquid.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ATSR.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Paves the way?”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on December 4, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Besmirches”?
TARS, 4 letters: to cover with a black, viscous liquid.
When was “Besmirches” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 7, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with T.