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“Mascara mishap”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mascara mishap”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, July 27, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter R
S ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S M E A R

The answer to “Mascara mishap” is SMEAR

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jul 27, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Mascara mishap” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, July 27, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SMEAR — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 SMEAR

SMEAR has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Mascara mishap”

What is the answer to “Mascara mishap” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SMEAR — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Mascara mishap”?

The answer SMEAR contains 5 letters.

Was “Mascara mishap” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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