Blemish Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, August 9, 2022 · 16-Across
Appeared in 18 New York Times Crosswords between September 1996 and February 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 9, 2022 · 16-Across · 3 letters
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What does this clue mean?
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish"
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Known letters
3 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
- Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between October 2010 and February 2026.WART4 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, February 1, 2026.MARK4 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, February 1, 2026.SCAR4 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, January 3, 2026.DING4 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, June 30, 2006.BLOTCH6 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 30, 2004.MOLE4 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, April 17, 2002.FLAW4 lettersanswer page
Other clues with the same answer
View all clues with this answer- Smudge or smear, say
New York Times · Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 3 letters
- Scuff up, say
New York Times · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 letters
- Scratch the surface of, say
New York Times · Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · 3 letters
- Scribble on, say
New York Times · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 3 letters
- Damage
New York Times · Tuesday, March 31, 2026 · 3 letters
- Deface
New York Times · Sunday, March 1, 2026 · 3 letters
- Sully
New York Times · Sunday, February 22, 2026 · 3 letters
- Scuff, say
New York Times · Saturday, January 10, 2026 · 3 letters
- Give bad marks
New York Times · Sunday, July 13, 2025 · 3 letters
- Scratch or stain, e.g.
New York Times · Monday, June 2, 2025 · 3 letters
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