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“Mascara mishap” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Aug 5, 202538 Across5 letters
Answer
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•••••SMEAR
5 letters · 38 Across

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 “Mascara mishap”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 5, 2025, where it runs at 38 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 5, 2025.

Crossing entries

Aug 5, 2025 grid
24DEmploys4 ltrs›25DDeal that's too good to be true, often4 ltrs›29DChoose5 ltrs›39DCame down to the ground4 ltrs›40DWorld capital that's home to the Spanish Steps4 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 25, 2025NYT Crossword57 Down•••••SMEARAug 5, 2025NYT Crossword38 Across•••••SMEAR

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