“They make streaks on cheeks” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TEARS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “They make streaks on cheeks”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 23, 2026, where it runs at 41 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 23, 2026 grid41AOne may be carried in a concert hall4 ltrs›43AFirst name on the Supreme Court5 ltrs›49AIt is "making the complicated simple, awesomely simple," per Charles Mingus10 ltrs›52AText insert for a flash-forward film scene10 ltrs›54AApt rhyme for "pads"4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 23, 20261ABarely enough5 ltrs›6AWhat some may be dyeing to conceal?4 ltrs›10AEnvironmental concern4 ltrs›14A"Don't be absurd!"10 ltrs›16A___ Mountain (ski area in Killington, Vt.)4 ltrs›17AShe's out there!10 ltrs›18AMany a choirgirl4 ltrs›19A"Black-ish" patriarch3 ltrs›
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