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“Ink smudge”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Ink smudge”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter B
Last letter T
B ? ? T

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

B L O T

The answer to “Ink smudge” is BLOT

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Ink smudge” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is BLOT — a 4-letter word that begins with B and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer BLOT

BLOT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Eyesore” Feb 20, 2026 “Dark mark” Dec 5, 2025 “Ink stain” Nov 23, 2025 “Dab dry” May 16, 2025 “Dab dry” Feb 13, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Ink smudge”

What is the answer to “Ink smudge” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BLOT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Ink smudge”?

The answer BLOT contains 4 letters.

Was “Ink smudge” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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