Smeared with dirt
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is SMUDGED.
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Why it fits
SMUDGED is the 7-letter answer to “Smeared with dirt” in the May 16, 2020 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so SMUDGED both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.