The Clue
Scratch up (3 letter answer)
The Answer
MAR
Tags
Notes
The answer MAR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
Related Clues
Blemish
Blight
Botch
Damage
Deface
Detract from
Disfigure
Disserve
Impair
Ruin
Scratch
Spoil
Uglify
Vandalize
Bang up
Calendar abbr.
Del ___ racetrack
Ding, say
Feb. follower
Graffiti, say
Make imperfect
Scuff, e.g.
Scuff up
Fold, spindle or mutilate
Spray-paint, maybe
Definition
MAR as a noun:
1. (March, Mar) = the month following February and preceding April
2. (blemish, defect, mar) = a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish"
MAR as a verb:
1. (mar, impair, spoil, deflower, vitiate) = make imperfect; "nothing marred her beauty"
2. (mutilate, mar) = destroy or injure severely; "mutilated bodies"