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4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, November 14, 2024 · 30-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between October 1997 and November 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 14, 2024 · 30-Down · 4 letters
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a blemish made by dirt; "he had a smudge on his cheek"
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- Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between October 1997 and August 2021.STIGMA6 lettersanswer page
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