What is the answer to "Sticky spot" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Sticky spot" is SMEAR (5 letters).

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Sticky spot Newsday Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the December 30, 2025 puzzle

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Answer

SMEAR

5 letters · Across · last seen December 30, 2025

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