“Besmirch” crossword clue
Answer
T
A
R
•••TAR
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.
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