What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Scorch the surface" from September 7, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Scorch the surface”

This clue appeared as 72-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SEAR

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Scorch the surface” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 7, 2025 as 72-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Scorch the surface” clue?+

The answer is SEAR (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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