Crossword answer
INKSTAINS
9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen NYT Midi, September 12, 2026
Letter pattern
INKSTAINS
Clues that lead to INKSTAINS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Smudges from a leaky pen9NYT MidiSep 12, 2026
Calligrapher’s problems9Eugene ShefferNov 7, 2023
About INKSTAINS in crosswords
INKSTAINS is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Smudges from a leaky pen” in the NYT Midi crossword on September 12, 2026.
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Every appearance of INKSTAINS (2)
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Sep 12, 2026
Smudges from a leaky pen · NYT Midi · 3 Down
Nov 7, 2023
Calligrapher’s problems · Eugene Sheffer · 9 Down