Last seen in:
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 16,371 - Oct 26 2022
- The Times - Concise - Times Concise No 8819
- The Guardian - Speedy crossword No 1,208 - Nov 25 2018
- Wall Street Journal - Apr 7 2018 - Chewing the Scenery
- Wall Street Journal - Nov 8 2016 - Out of the Running
- New York Times - Jul 15 2015
- Wall Street Journal - Jun 15 2015 - Putting Dad First
- USA Today - Feb 27 2015
- Eugene Sheffer - King Feature Syndicate - Sep 16 2013
- USA Today - Feb 1 2013
Related Clues:
- Give up smoking, say - horrible mark made by tar
- Not vote
- Choose not to work with ticket salesman
- Withhold vote
- Don't vote using a black mark
- Discoloration from tar? Cut it out!
- Choose not to participate in operation with unethical solicitor
- Refrain (from drink)
- Refuse stimulant though muscles ain't developed
- Don't drink a black dye
- Ratings can conceal a decline at voting time
- Don't vote and get a black mark
- Don't vote, but put a black mark
- Don't make a cross or a black mark
- Sit on the fence? You'll get a black mark