“Scorch the surface” 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 the surface”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 7, 2025, where it runs at 72 Across 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.
Crossing entries
Sep 7, 2025 grid49DWhite wine named for a region in France8 ltrs›50DPeeping ___ for Lady Godiva to appear8 ltrs›57DBar with drafts7 ltrs›72DBed-___ (Brooklyn neighborhood, familiarly)4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 7, 20251AWhere Gloria Estefan was born6 ltrs›7AHairstyle that can be casual or formal4 ltrs›11ARelative of a sultan4 ltrs›15AStrikebreaking sort4 ltrs›19AOne who gives a good talking-to?6 ltrs›20ASpring's opposite, tidally4 ltrs›21AConstant nuisance4 ltrs›22AMansión, por ejemplo4 ltrs›
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