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“Besmirches” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Dec 4, 202528 Down4 letters
Answer
T
A
R
S
••••TARS
4 letters · 28 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TARS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Besmirches”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 4, 2025, where it runs at 28 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 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 December 4, 2025.

Crossing entries

Dec 4, 2025 grid
27ABrand with "counting sheep" mascots5 ltrs›31AVeterinarian's interest7 ltrs›36AItalian "darling" + Top-shelf13 ltrs›39ADeep shade of green4 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 7, 2026NYT Crossword56 Across••••TARSDec 4, 2025NYT Crossword28 Down••••TARS

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