What is the answer to "Spreads messily"?

The most common answer is SMEARS. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer SMEARS has 6 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Spreads messily Crossword Clue Answer

The crossword clue Spreads messily appeared in USA Today on August 23, 2025. Our 6-letter answer will help you solve your puzzle.

Spreads messily Crossword Answer

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Spreads messily Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 6-letter answer to "Spreads messily" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Spreads messily" crossword clue is SMEARS. This answer contains 6 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used "Spreads messily" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on August 23, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.