“Scorch” crossword clue
Answer
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••••SEAR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SEAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Scorch”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 16, 2025, where it runs at 69 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 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 16, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 16, 2025 grid67AWhimsically imaginative, as writing8 ltrs›75AOozes5 ltrs›78A"___ mia!"5 ltrs›83AMoney under the mattress, e.g.?18 ltrs›
Every appearance
4 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 14, 2026NYT Crossword82 Down••••SEARJan 24, 2026NYT Crossword46 Down••••SEARAug 24, 2025NYT Crossword115 Across•••••SINGEFeb 16, 2025NYT Crossword69 Down••••SEAROther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••SEAR4 ltrs
•••••SINGE5 ltrs
••••CHAR4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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