“Scratch the surface of, say” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Scratch the surface of, say”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 16, 2025, where it runs at 77 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 November 16, 2025.