Last seen in:
- Universal - Feb 9 2020
- The Guardian - Speedy crossword No 1,264 - Dec 22 2019
- The Guardian - Speedy crossword No 1,264 - Dec 21 2019
- Universal - May 20 2016
- Premier Sunday - King Feature Syndicate - Nov 1 2015
- L.A. Times Daily - Jul 11 2014
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 13,743 - May 27 2014
- The Times - Concise - Times2 Jumbo 492 - March 31, 2012
- New York Times - Feb 22 2012
- New York Times - May 2 2009
Related Clues:
- Stain on 1 across?
- Defect — contamination
- Stain (on one's character?)
- Symbol of disgrace
- Clean, as with paper towels
- Point out?
- Black mark for me coming in exhausted on reflection
- Ink stain, e.g
- Shame it's in a centre without a drink
- Ror-schach picture
- Bad thing on a record
- Loss of points
- Mark and lawyer to return
- Dab with absorbent paper
- Reputation tarnisher