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Flattery Slang Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
EYEWASH which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
EYEWASH
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "EYEWASH" which means:
- noun
- • Lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes verb
- • To fool with nonsense or flattery.
- • (intelligence) to keep information secret by sending false information to many people in one's own organization, and correct information to a select few.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The doctor recommended using eyewash to rinse out my irritated eyes."
- • "The construction worker wore protective goggles and used eyewash after getting debris in his eyes."
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| New York Times30 Dec 1981 | Down 4 | |
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