Crossword clue

“Ink smudge”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
BLOT
Letters4
Starts withB
Ends withT
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

Newsday Crossword
May 24, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Ink smudge” ran in the Newsday Crossword on May 24, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ink smudge” clue?+

The answer is BLOT (4 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of May 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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