Crossword clue
“Scorch”
This clue appeared as 46-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 4 times
SEARLetters4
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| SEAR | 4 | 3 of 4 |
| SINGE | 5 | 1 of 4 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Scorch” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 24, 2026 as 46-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for January 24, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Scorch” clue?+
The answer is SEAR (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 4 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 24, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for January 24, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.