Crossword clue

“Results from mascara mishaps, perhaps”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
SMUDGES
Letters7
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels2

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The clue “Results from mascara mishaps, perhaps” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on May 23, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.

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What is the answer to the “Results from mascara mishaps, perhaps” clue?+

The answer is SMUDGES (7 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of May 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

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