“Lasting damage from a tough experience, metaphorically” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BATTLESCARS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lasting damage from a tough experience, metaphorically”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 21, 2026, where it runs at 26 Down and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 21, 2026 grid25ACapital of Portugal, to natives6 ltrs›33AOne of four seen on Leonardo da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man"3 ltrs›35AGolfer's suppor-9 ltrs›41AJohn from Britain5 ltrs›44A"Bad" beginning3 ltrs›47AKind of cat with a black-and-white coat6 ltrs›54ABro, e.g.3 ltrs›55AP | u | n | c | h | e | s12 ltrs›63AOrdered4 ltrs›66APupil's surroundings4 ltrs›69ASounds of disapproval4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 21, 20261AGossiped-about duo4 ltrs›5ARiver whose southernmost source is found in Burundi4 ltrs›9AAnimal that expresses anger by spitting5 ltrs›14ACurbside call4 ltrs›15AEgg's outline4 ltrs›16ATraditional Vietnamese garment whose name means "long shirt"5 ltrs›17A2000 Eminem single with lines from his "biggest fan"4 ltrs›18ASt. Benedict, for one4 ltrs›
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