NYT Crossword · 26 Down
“Smudge” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, December 19, 2022 as 26 Down. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Monday, December 19, 2022 · 26 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Dec 19, 2022 · 26 Down · 4 letters
- Jul 11, 2021 · 58 Down · 4 letters
- Sep 9, 2004 · 1 Across · 4 letters
- Nov 13, 2002 · 70 Across · 4 letters
- May 20, 2002 · 70 Across · 4 letters
- Mar 3, 2002 · 25 Across · 4 letters
- May 25, 1999 · 15 Across · 4 letters
- Apr 19, 1998 · 29 Across · 4 letters
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Across
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- 14More tightly packed crossword clue6 letters
- 18Empire State Building style, for short crossword clue4 letters
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- 27Timbuktu's country crossword clue4 letters
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- 34Hungry ___ bear crossword clue3 letters
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- 48Baseball Hall-of-Famer Mel crossword clue3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Smudge”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with S and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Smudge” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 19, 2022, at 26 Down. It has appeared 8 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Smudge” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is SPOT. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.