This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026 (74 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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M _ _
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MAR as a word: (transitive) To spoil; to ruin; to scathe; to damage; A blemish.
MAR has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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