Crossword answer
SMUDGE
6 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 14 appearances · Last seen Eugene Sheffer, October 3, 2026
Letter pattern
SMUDGE
Clues that lead to SMUDGE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Mascara mishap6Eugene ShefferOct 3, 2026
Mark made by industrial waste, making large mark6The IndependentApr 30, 2026
Smear6The IndependentApr 28, 2026
What mascara might do6New York TimesJul 2, 2025
Mascara goof6Eugene ShefferApr 30, 2025
Mark lifted M&S confectionery, losing head6The IndependentSep 5, 2024
Blurred mark6Evening StandardNov 2, 2023
Streak6Evening StandardJul 15, 2022
About SMUDGE in crosswords
SMUDGE is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 14 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Mascara mishap” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on October 3, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
JIAOZITraditional Chinese dumplings
TREATYPact
TUNICSLoose-fitting garments of ancient Greece
INPAINSuffering, dad and I go in the pub
INDIGODark blue (6)
ITALIANeighbor of Francia
ESCHEWShun
PACERSSome harness horses
DUNKIN___ Donuts
INGRESJean Auguste Dominique ___, French painter whose works include La Grande Odalisque
NEEDEDRequired
THATISTo be precise
TEABAGSpooner’s nickname for worker, one in hot water for drinking? (3,3)
SLANTSBiases
Every appearance of SMUDGE (14)
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Oct 3, 2026
Mascara mishap · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Down
Apr 30, 2026
Mark made by industrial waste, making large mark · The Independent · 19 Across
Apr 28, 2026
Smear · The Independent · 13 Across
Jul 2, 2025
What mascara might do · New York Times · 48 Down
Apr 30, 2025
Mascara goof · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Across
Sep 5, 2024
Mark lifted M&S confectionery, losing head · The Independent · 21 Down
Dec 22, 2023
Smear · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Nov 2, 2023
Blurred mark · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Oct 6, 2023
Smear · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Jan 11, 2023
Blurred mark · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Jul 15, 2022
Streak · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Mar 22, 2021
Mascara mishap · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Down
Apr 24, 2020
Smear · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Jul 5, 2019
Smear · Evening Standard · 35 Across