We found 9 possible answers for the crossword clue "___ smear", which was last featured in Universal Crossword on February 1, 2026. The most probable answer is PAP (3 letters), matching at 99%. This ranking is based on how often this solution has appeared in published crossword puzzles for similar clues.
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9 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PAP
___ smear
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
99%
PAP
___ smear
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
99%
DAUB
Smear
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
99%
DAUB
Smear
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
50%
ATTACKADS
Spots that might smear
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
50%
ATTACKADS
Spots that might smear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
50%
BADPRESS
Ink smear?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
50%
BADPRESS
Ink smear?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
50%
BLOT
Inky smear
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 22, 2024
50%
BLOT
Inky smear
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 22, 2024
50%
LIBEL
Print smear?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2023
50%
LIBEL
Print smear?
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2023
50%
SMUDGER
One leaving a smear
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 13, 2021
50%
SMUDGER
One leaving a smear
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 13, 2021
1%
KISS
Lipstick smearer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
1%
KISS
Lipstick smearer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "___ smear" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 9 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PAP (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "___ smear"?
The best answer for "___ smear" is PAP with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include DAUB (4 letters).
Where has "___ smear" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 9 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 1, 2026.