Looking for the answer to the crossword clue "Inky smear"? This clue appeared in the Thomas Joseph Crossword puzzle on July 22, 2024. After searching through our extensive database of crossword solutions, we found 41 potential answers for this clue. The top-ranked answer is BLOT (4 letters) with a 99% confidence rating based on how frequently it appears across published crosswords.
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41 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BLOT
Inky smear
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 22, 2024
99%
BLOT
Inky smear
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 22, 2024
8%
PAP
___ smear (OB-GYN's exam)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
8%
PAP
___ smear (OB-GYN's exam)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
8%
ATTACKADS
Spots that might smear
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
8%
ATTACKADS
Spots that might smear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
8%
BADPRESS
Ink smear?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
8%
BADPRESS
Ink smear?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
8%
LIBEL
Print smear?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2023
8%
LIBEL
Print smear?
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2023
8%
INPEN
With an inky implement
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 15, 2021
8%
INPEN
With an inky implement
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 15, 2021
8%
SMUDGER
One leaving a smear
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 13, 2021
8%
SMUDGER
One leaving a smear
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 13, 2021
8%
DAUB
Paint smear
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2020
8%
DAUB
Paint smear
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2020
1%
TAR
Sticky and stinky sealant
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
TAR
Sticky and stinky sealant
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
ODOR
Stinky smell
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
ODOR
Stinky smell
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
RIPE
Stinky
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
RIPE
Stinky
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
PROMISEME
"Pinky swear!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
PROMISEME
"Pinky swear!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
SLIT
Feature of many a slinky gown
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
SLIT
Feature of many a slinky gown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
COIL
Slinky's shape
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
1%
COIL
Slinky's shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
1%
RECOILS
Gets the kinks out of, as a Slinky?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2025
1%
RECOILS
Gets the kinks out of, as a Slinky?
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2025
1%
TOY
Stuffed animal or Slinky
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2025
1%
TOY
Stuffed animal or Slinky
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2025
1%
HOSE
A kinky one doesn't work well
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2025
1%
HOSE
A kinky one doesn't work well
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
1%
SMELLY
Stinky
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2025
1%
SMELLY
Stinky
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2025
1%
KISS
Lipstick smearer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
1%
KISS
Lipstick smearer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
1%
ODORS
Stinky smells
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2024
1%
ODORS
Stinky smells
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2024
1%
CHEESIER
More rinky-dink
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 25, 2024
1%
CHEESIER
More rinky-dink
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
1%
SWEARS
Pinky promises
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2024
1%
SWEARS
Pinky promises
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2024
1%
WETDOG
Stinky pooch
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2024
1%
WETDOG
Stinky pooch
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2024
1%
DINK
Rinky- —
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 11, 2024
1%
DINK
Rinky- —
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
1%
SKUNKED
Like stinky beer
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2024
1%
SKUNKED
Like stinky beer
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2024
1%
STEP
A Slinky may "walk down" one
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2024
1%
STEP
A Slinky may "walk down" one
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2024
1%
PORTER
"Kinky Boots" Tony winner Billy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2023
1%
PORTER
"Kinky Boots" Tony winner Billy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2023
1%
LAALAA
Playmate of Tinky Winky, Dipsy, and Po
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2023
1%
LAALAA
Playmate of Tinky Winky, Dipsy, and Po
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2023
1%
ETHEL
Barrymore or Waters of “Pinky”
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 12, 2023
1%
ETHEL
Barrymore or Waters of “Pinky”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 12, 2023
1%
FETID
Really stinky
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2022
1%
FETID
Really stinky
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2022
1%
RANK
Really, really stinky
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2022
1%
RANK
Really, really stinky
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
1%
PACT
Pinky swear, say
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 30, 2022
1%
PACT
Pinky swear, say
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2022
1%
SPIRAL
Shape of a stretched Slinky
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2022
1%
SPIRAL
Shape of a stretched Slinky
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2022
1%
LOLA
Drag queen in "Kinky Boots"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2022
1%
LOLA
Drag queen in "Kinky Boots"
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2022
1%
CYNDI
"Kinky Boots" lyricist Lauper
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2021
1%
CYNDI
"Kinky Boots" lyricist Lauper
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2021
1%
FORTIES
Decade in which the Slinky debuted ... and a phonetic hint to the answers to starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2021
1%
FORTIES
Decade in which the Slinky debuted ... and a phonetic hint to the answers to starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2021
1%
POLECAT
Stinky animal
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2020
1%
POLECAT
Stinky animal
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2020
1%
CHEESY
Rinky-dink
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2019
1%
CHEESY
Rinky-dink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2019
1%
SWEAR
Pinky __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2019
1%
SWEAR
Pinky __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2019
1%
PACIFIER
Binky
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2018
1%
PACIFIER
Binky
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2018
1%
TOOTHPASTETUBA
Brass instrument with a dental product smeared all over it?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 4, 2018
1%
TOOTHPASTETUBA
Brass instrument with a dental product smeared all over it?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 4, 2018
Clues for Thomas Joseph Crossword on July 22, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Inky smear" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 41 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BLOT (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Inky smear"?
The best answer for "Inky smear" is BLOT with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Inky smear" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the Thomas Joseph Crossword on July 22, 2024.