Crossword clue
Smudge crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Smudge”, from 4–7 letters. The most likely answer is SMEAR.
All answers for “Smudge”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| BLOT | 4 | Spot of ink or dirt |
| BLUR | 4 | To make indistinct, or an indistinct mark |
| SMUT | 4 | Small flake or mark of soot |
| MARK | 4 | Small area of dirt or discolouration |
| SPOT | 4 | Small dirty mark |
| DAUB | 4 | To smear with a sticky substance |
| SOIL | 4 | To make dirty |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| SMEAR Best match | 5 | Greasy or dirty streak, or to make one |
| STAIN | 5 | Discoloured patch, or to mark |
| DIRTY | 5 | To make unclean |
| SULLY | 5 | To make dirty or tarnish |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| BLOTCH | 6 | Irregular patch or mark |
| STREAK | 6 | Long thin smear |
| SMIRCH | 6 | To make dirty, or a dirty mark |
| SMUTCH | 6 | Old word for a smudge |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| BLEMISH | 7 | Small flaw that spoils the surface |
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What does “Smudge” mean?
A noun for a blurred or smeared mark, and a verb meaning to make such a mark or to blur something by rubbing it.
Solving tip
SMEAR, BLOT, STAIN, BLUR and DAUB all serve as noun and verb, so they are safe either way. SMUT is specifically a flake of soot or dirt, and SULLY and SOIL are verbs only.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Smudge"?
The most likely answer is SMEAR (5 letters) — Greasy or dirty streak, or to make one. Other common answers are BLOT (4), STAIN (5), BLUR (4), SMUT (4).
How many letters are in the answer to "Smudge"?
Answers to "Smudge" range from 4–7 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.