What is the answer to "Smudges from a leaky pen" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Smudges from a leaky pen" is INKSTAINS (9 letters).

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Smudges from a leaky pen NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 12, 2026 puzzle

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INKSTAINS

9 letters · Down · last seen September 12, 2026

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