“Lipstick blunder” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••SMEAR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SMEAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lipstick blunder”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 5, 2026, where it runs at 59 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 5, 2026 grid26DMedia misinformation8 ltrs›54D"This is my first day on the job"5 ltrs›55D"Groovy"5 ltrs›56DUnit of information5 ltrs›60DLike checking a dating app while you're on a date4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 5, 20261ATried-and-true choice, informally4 ltrs›5AIt's perfect for some musicians5 ltrs›10AMotorcyclist's invitation5 ltrs›15AAsia's shrinking ___ Sea4 ltrs›16ARuckus5 ltrs›17AWhere Boise is5 ltrs›18AIt's a piece of cake10 ltrs›20AComputer geeks5 ltrs›
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