Blacken Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Blacken?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Blacken is TAR. Other possible answers include CHAR, DEFAME, black, blacked, blackened, blackening, blackens, blacking, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Blacken?

We have found 33 possible answers for the crossword clue Blacken.

Q: What is another word for Blacken?

We list 31 synonyms related to Blacken. Common alternatives include CHAR, SEAR, BLACK, CHARS.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Blacken?

Clues like Blacken often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Times, The Guardian Cryptic, Daily Mail Mailword, The Sun Two Speed, Metro, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 10/09/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color; "The cook blackened the chicken breast"; "The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece"; "the flames scorched the ceiling" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

TAR, CHAR, SEAR

Hint 3: Best answers

TAR, CHAR, DEFAME

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Best answers for Blacken

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4 letters

CHAR

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DEFAME

All 33 answers for Blacken

Blacken with 3 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
TAR	3

Blacken with 4 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
CHAR	4
SEAR	4

Blacken with 5 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
BLACK	5
CHARS	5
SEARS	5

Blacken with 6 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
DEFAME	6
BLACKS	6
SCORCH	6
SEARED	6

Blacken with 7 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
BLACKED	7
CHARRED	7
NIGRIFY	7
SEARING	7

Blacken with 8 letters (7)

Answer	Letters
BLACKENS	8
BLACKING	8
CHARRING	8
MELANISE	8
MELANIZE	8
SCORCHED	8
SCORCHES	8

Blacken with 9 letters (8)

Answer	Letters
BLACKENED	9
MELANISED	9
MELANISES	9
MELANIZED	9
MELANIZES	9
NIGRIFIED	9
NIGRIFIES	9
SCORCHING	9

Blacken with 10 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
BLACKENING	10
MELANISING	10
MELANIZING	10
NIGRIFYING	10

Synonyms for Blacken

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What's the best solution for Blacken?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Blacken is TAR. Other possible answers include CHAR, DEFAME, black, blacked, blackened, blackening, blackens, blacking, among others.

How many solutions are there for Blacken?

We have found 33 possible answers for the crossword clue Blacken.

How do I find a solution for Blacken?

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What is another word for Blacken?

We list 31 synonyms related to Blacken. Common alternatives include CHAR, SEAR, BLACK, CHARS.

Which crosswords feature clues like Blacken?

Clues like Blacken often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Times, The Guardian Cryptic, Daily Mail Mailword, The Sun Two Speed, Metro, among others.

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