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We think the answer is "GLIB" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Marked by lack of intellectual depth
  • • Having only superficial plausibility
  • • Artfully persuasive in speech
  • verb
  • • To make glib.
  • • To castrate; to geld; to emasculate.
  • adjective
  • • Having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding; superficial; shallow.
  • • Smooth or slippery.
  • • Artfully persuasive but insincere in nature; smooth-talking, honey-tongued, silver-tongued.
  • noun
  • • A mass of matted hair worn down over the eyes, formerly worn in ireland.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He was known for his glib responses to difficult questions."
  • • "The politician's glib promises turned out to be empty."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Speedy01 Oct 2017 Across 17
The Guardian Speedy14 May 2017 Across 9
The Guardian Quick03 Jan 2001 Across 18
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