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“Sear” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Aug 4, 20265 Down6 letters
Answer
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••••••SCORCH
6 letters · 5 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SCORCH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sear”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 4, 2026, where it runs at 5 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.

Crossing entries

Aug 4, 2026 grid
5ASmears with goo6 ltrs›15AAction on the front lines6 ltrs›17AWords uttered while sorting potential gowns for an Indian wedding?11 ltrs›20ASome marksmen7 ltrs›23AInc. alternative3 ltrs›27AWedding feast delivery from India's capital?13 ltrs›

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
••••••SCORCH6 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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