Scratch the surface of, say Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Scratch the surface of, say” from the New York Times crossword of August 4, 2026? It has 3 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 4, 2026
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MAR is the answer to “Scratch the surface of, say”. It means to detract from the perfection or wholeness of.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To detract from the perfection or wholeness of.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: RAM.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Besmirch”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on November 16, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Scratch the surface of, say”?
MAR, 3 letters: to detract from the perfection or wholeness of.
When was “Scratch the surface of, say” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 4, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with M.