Crossword clue
“Besmirch”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
TARLetters3
Starts withT
Ends withR
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| MAR | 3 | 1 of 2 |
| TAR | 3 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Besmirch” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 25, 2025 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with R.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for June 25, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Besmirch” clue?+
The answer is TAR (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 25, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on June 25, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for June 25, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.