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“Makeup smudges”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Makeup smudges”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter S
S ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

S M E A R S

The answer to “Makeup smudges” is SMEARS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Mar 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Makeup smudges” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 24, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SMEARS — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Makeup smudges”

What is the answer to “Makeup smudges” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SMEARS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, March 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Makeup smudges”?

The answer SMEARS contains 6 letters.

Was “Makeup smudges” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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