Clues for the word "BLUR"
We've had 183 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 434 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on March 03, 2026.
Definition of blur
- v. t. - To render obscure by making the form or outline of confused and uncertain, as by soiling; to smear; to make indistinct and confused; as, to blur manuscript by handling it while damp; to blur the impression of a woodcut by an excess of ink.
- v. t. - To cause imperfection of vision in; to dim; to darken.
- v. t. - To sully; to stain; to blemish, as reputation.
- n. - That which obscures without effacing; a stain; a blot, as upon paper or other substance.
- n. - A dim, confused appearance; indistinctness of vision; as, to see things with a blur; it was all blur.
- n. - A moral stain or blot.
Referring Clues
- Photography woe
- Out-of-focus picture
- Cloud
- Memories of a whirlwind trip, maybe
- Astigmatic's view
- The world, to Mr. Magoo
- Result of using the wrong film speed, maybe
- Bad photo
- Picture problem
- Make less clear
- Make unclear
- Mr. Magoo's vision
- Become hazy
- Sports photographer's bane
- Moving picture?
- Fuzzy image
- Memory, sometimes
- Result of a long exposure, often
- Confuse
- Fast-moving object
- Dim memory
- Extremely fast-moving object, to a stationary observer
- Become fuzzy
- Fast motion on film
- Require sharpening
- Sprinter, in many a still photo
- It's not clear
- Make indistinct
- Hazy memory
- Lose focus
- Vision trouble
- Become indistinct
- Badly out-of-focus picture, e.g.
- The Road Runner, when running
- Lose distinction
- Photoshop special effect
- Get fuzzy
- Slow shutter speed risk
- Indistinct image
- Vague memory
- Almost inadvertently tell indistinct memory (4)
- Out-of-focus picture, e.g.
- The Road Runner, often
- Become unclear
- Something poorly seen
- Make fuzzy
- Obscure
- Foggy image
- Make out of focus
- Hazy appearance
- Make less distinct
- Fast runner on slow film
- Visual image, to an astigmatic
- Go out of focus
- Fuzzy memory
- Become unfocused
- Smudge
- Unfocused photo, e.g.
- Out-of-focus image
- Photo mishap
- Vision imprecision
- Astigmatism problem
- Hazy vision
- Run together
- Render unclear
- Photo problem
- Astigmatism factor
- Vision problem
- Indistinct view
- Astigmatism effect
- Unclear image
- Astigmatic's problem
- Unfocused sight
- You can hardly see it
- Fog up
- Smudge, in a way
- Censor, in a way
- Fog
- Time-lapse photography phenomenon
- Indistinctness
- Unclear view
- Background of an action shot, often
- Grow hazy
- Stigma
- Jiggle the camera
- Blemish
- Smear
- Damon Albarn band
- Hazy image
- Myope's vision
- Memory of a very busy day, maybe
- Make cloudy
- Indistinct memory
- Oasis' rival
- Obfuscate
- Image of a speeding car, maybe
- Photo of a speeding car, maybe
- Cartoon roadrunner, sometimes
- Lack of focus
- "It all happened so fast" memory
- Image of a speeding Road Runner
- Fuzzy picture
- Becloud
- Faint, fuzzy memory
- "(What's the Story) Morning Glory" band
- Scenery, to a speeder
- Indistinct sight
- Make hazy
- Confused impression
- It's out of focus
- Damon Albarn's band
- Confused impression of Britpop band
- "Parklife" group
- Smear or smudge
- Damon Albarn British band
- Rock band - make less clear
- "Parklife" English guys
- Hazy representation
- Britpop band - indistinct vision
- Obscure band beginning to blow old trumpet
- Make unclear, novel advert cut short
- Band of cloud
- Soften back massage, taking in middle of shoulders
- Smudge - group
- Make vague
- It's not clear when too hastily spoken by Ted
- Indistinct object
- Smear former Labour leader in Liverpool?
- Group - smudge
- Dim colour that's right for earl
- Indistinct impression
- Indistinct object - smudge
- Haze - obscure
- Group one can't make out
- Indistinct representation - obscure
- Promotional material, for the most part, giving hazy impression
- Confused impression created by publisher's recommendation, mostly
- Obscure publisher's hype lacking finish
- Mr. Magoo's world?
- Distinctly not parts of Blue Peter?
- Let slip that solicitor follows a band
- Smudge cosmetic she took away
- Short publisher's puff leaves a confused impression
- Promotional piece yielding bravo for Britpop band
- Possible jacket recommendation: not black (dull)
- Dim
- Result of poor focus
- Spinning top, e.g.
- Motion picture problem?
- Vague image
- Rock band fronted by Damon Albarn
- Make unrecognizable, as a facial photo
- Unfocused image
- Busy day, in retrospect
- Out-of-focus photo, e.g.
- Vague memory, visually?
- The night before on the day after, maybe
- Short-term memory?
- Unfocused picture
- Fuzzy photo
- Mishmash of memories
- Metaphor for memory
- Out-of-focus vision
- Bigfoot in photos, e.g.
- Image that's out of focus
- Become vague
- Haze
- Motion picture?
- Zoom call background effect
- Portrait mode feature
- "It was all a ___"
- Result of fogged-up glasses
- Result of taking a photo while moving
- Photo editing option
- Background for a portrait
- Make less sharp
- Result of a lack of focus
- Cloudiness
- It's hard to see
- Hazy shape
- Zoom background option
- Sight of a speeding car, maybe
- Image problem?
Last Seen In
- New York Times - March 03, 2026
- LA Times - February 20, 2026
- New Zealand Herald - February 08, 2026
- Penny Dell Daily - January 30, 2026
- Penny Dell Daily - January 27, 2026
- Daily American - January 18, 2026
- Daily Cryptic - January 12, 2026
- Daily Cryptic - November 22, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - November 05, 2025
- New York Times - September 07, 2025
- Your Life Choices - September 03, 2025
- New York Times - August 17, 2025
- LA Times - July 22, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - July 12, 2025
- LA Times - May 05, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - March 26, 2025
- New York Times - February 09, 2025
- Daily American - January 31, 2025
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - January 07, 2025
- New Zealand Herald - December 15, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - December 13, 2024
- Daily American - December 09, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - November 26, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - November 22, 2024
- Your Life Choices - November 20, 2024
- Daily American - November 10, 2024
- Mindfood Daily - October 30, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - October 18, 2024
- Daily American - September 25, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - September 20, 2024
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