“Spot likely to smear” crossword clue
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••••••••ATTACKAD
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ATTACKAD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Spot likely to smear”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 5, 2025, where it runs at 26 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 5, 2025 grid1DWhat clones share7 ltrs›5DImage that's just over a foot, informally8 ltrs›11DCouncil, in Russian6 ltrs›12DGot misty6 ltrs›14DSkin layer with hair follicles5 ltrs›20DItems on many a back-to-school supply list7 ltrs›24DTake a little off the top4 ltrs›27DSilent sort4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 5, 20251AHome to Kotoka International Airport5 ltrs›6AMany a wearer of a long robe called a thawb5 ltrs›11ACan't-miss purchases?13 ltrs›14AWords of caution15 ltrs›16AThreshold3 ltrs›17ATies up7 ltrs›18ACoastal waterway3 ltrs›19AUp5 ltrs›
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