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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 37% | 9 | Characterized by excessive or insincere earnestness | |
| 3 | 24% | 9 | Consistent earnestness | |
Insincere Earnestness Crossword Clue
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SMARM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SMARM
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SMARM" which means:
- noun
- • Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm verb
- • To fawn, to be unctuous.
- • To address in a fawning and unctuous manner.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I couldn't stand his smarm and insincere compliments."
- • "Her constant smarm made it difficult to trust her intentions."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times16 Jun 2013 | Across 62 | |
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1 | Characterized by excessive or insincere earnestness | |
2 | Consistent earnestness | |
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