The crossword clue "Eyeliner mishap" can be found in the Universal Crossword puzzle from March 2, 2026. We've gathered 26 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is SMEAR (5 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
Answer For Eyeliner mishap:
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26 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SMEAR
Eyeliner mishap
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
99%
SMEAR
Eyeliner mishap
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
8%
GREASEFIRE
Serious cooking mishap
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
GREASEFIRE
Serious cooking mishap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
SPILL
Restaurant mishap
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
8%
SPILL
Restaurant mishap
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
8%
INT
QB mishap
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
8%
INT
QB mishap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
8%
WINGTIP
Shape of some eyeliner applications
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2025
8%
WINGTIP
Shape of some eyeliner applications
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2025
8%
FAILURETOLAUNCH
Rocket mishap, or what can be found at the start of the answer to each starred clue
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
8%
FAILURETOLAUNCH
Rocket mishap, or what can be found at the start of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
8%
MOMOFTHEYEAR
"Award" a parent might sarcastically give herself after a mishap
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2025
8%
MOMOFTHEYEAR
"Award" a parent might sarcastically give herself after a mishap
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2025
8%
NICK
Shaving mishap
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 5, 2024
8%
NICK
Shaving mishap
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 5, 2024
8%
SLIP
Wet floor mishap
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2024
8%
SLIP
Wet floor mishap
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2024
8%
DENT
Parking lot mishap
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2024
8%
DENT
Parking lot mishap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2024
8%
EMO
Genre associated with black eyeliner
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2022
8%
EMO
Genre associated with black eyeliner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2022
8%
SMUDGE
Mascara mishap
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 18, 2022
8%
SMUDGE
Mascara mishap
Universal Crossword · May 18, 2022
8%
SNAILMAILFAIL
Postal mishap?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2021
8%
SNAILMAILFAIL
Postal mishap?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2021
8%
NIPSONESLIP
Has a mishap similar to biting the tongue?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2021
8%
NIPSONESLIP
Has a mishap similar to biting the tongue?
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2021
8%
STEVIESNICK
Shaving mishap for a Fleetwood Mac singer?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 13, 2020
8%
STEVIESNICK
Shaving mishap for a Fleetwood Mac singer?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2020
8%
SNAG
Sweater mishap
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2020
8%
SNAG
Sweater mishap
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2020
8%
ERROR
Fielder's mishap
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2019
8%
ERROR
Fielder's mishap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2019
8%
CRASH
Auto mishap
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 21, 2019
8%
CRASH
Auto mishap
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 21, 2019
1%
SLIPS
Banana peel mishaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
SLIPS
Banana peel mishaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
SPILLS
Frequent toddler mishaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
1%
SPILLS
Frequent toddler mishaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
1%
SMEARS
Ink mishaps
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2025
1%
SMEARS
Ink mishaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
1%
DRIPS
Painting mishaps
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 4, 2024
1%
DRIPS
Painting mishaps
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 4, 2024
1%
NICKS
Shaving mishaps
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 5, 2023
1%
NICKS
Shaving mishaps
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 5, 2023
1%
INKSMEARS
Fountain pen mishaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2021
1%
INKSMEARS
Fountain pen mishaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2021
1%
SLICES
Golfing mishaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2021
1%
SLICES
Golfing mishaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2021
1%
FAILURES
Engine mishaps
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2020
1%
FAILURES
Engine mishaps
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Eyeliner mishap" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 26 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SMEAR (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Eyeliner mishap"?
The best answer for "Eyeliner mishap" is SMEAR with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Eyeliner mishap" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on March 2, 2026.