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“Besmirch” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jun 25, 20251 Across3 letters
Answer
T
A
R
•••TAR
3 letters · 1 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Besmirch”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 25, 2025, where it runs at 1 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 25, 2025.

Crossing entries

Jun 25, 2025 grid
1DTex-Mex treat6 ltrs›2DLike a clock with hands6 ltrs›3DMiscellaneous collection6 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 14, 2026NYT Crossword4 Down•••MARJun 25, 2025NYT Crossword1 Across•••TAR

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
•••TAR3 ltrs
•••MAR3 ltrs

Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.

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