Crossword answer
BLEMISH
7 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 14 appearances · Last seen The Independent, February 4, 2026
Letter pattern
BLEMISH
Clues that lead to BLEMISH
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Mark from Flanders leaving France for Britain7The IndependentFeb 4, 2026
Superficial problem of Belgian region (Belgium not France)7The IndependentNov 22, 2025
Stain7Evening StandardOct 20, 2025
Imperfection7Evening StandardJun 21, 2024
Spot book on language with preface missing7The IndependentApr 9, 2024
About BLEMISH in crosswords
BLEMISH is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 14 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Mark from Flanders leaving France for Britain” in the The Independent crossword on February 4, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
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Every appearance of BLEMISH (14)
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Feb 4, 2026
Mark from Flanders leaving France for Britain · The Independent · 1 Down
Nov 22, 2025
Superficial problem of Belgian region (Belgium not France) · The Independent · 6 Down
Oct 20, 2025
Stain · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Aug 2, 2025
Stain · The Independent · 12 Down
Apr 28, 2025
Stain · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Jun 21, 2024
Imperfection · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Jun 20, 2024
Stain · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Apr 9, 2024
Spot book on language with preface missing · The Independent · 6 Down
May 23, 2023
Stain · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Dec 28, 2022
Stain · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Apr 8, 2020
Stain · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Jan 9, 2019
Stain · Evening Standard · 21 Down
May 4, 2018
Imperfection · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Mar 28, 2018
Stain · Evening Standard · 21 Down