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| 3 | 29% | 9 | To laud in a way that's flattering | |
Flattering In An Oily Way Crossword Clue
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SMARMY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SMARMY
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SMARMY" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech adjective
- • Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating.
- • Unctuous, greasy, as hair from pomade
An example sentence would be:
- • "I can't stand his smarmy smile."
- • "She dismissed his smarmy compliments."
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