Crossword clue
“Mascara mishap”
This clue appeared as 57-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 25, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
SMEARLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Mascara mishap” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 25, 2025 as 57-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.
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What is the answer to the “Mascara mishap” clue?+
The answer is SMEAR (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 25, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 25, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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