What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Mascara mishap" from August 5, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Mascara mishap”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

SMEAR

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Mascara mishap” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 5, 2025 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mascara mishap” clue?+

The answer is SMEAR (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 5, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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