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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 39% | 8 | a word created by combining the words 'scandal' and 'gate' to refer to any scandal or controversy | |
3 | 26% | 9 | Defamatory | |
Scandal I Believe Is Somewhat Defamatory Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "LIBEL" which means:
- noun
- • A false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
- • The written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks verb
- • Print slanderous statements against
An example sentence would be:
- • "He sued the tabloid for libel after they printed false accusations about him."
- • "The author faced a libel lawsuit for defaming a public figure in his book."
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1 | a word created by combining the words 'scandal' and 'gate' to refer to any scandal or controversy | |
2 | Defamatory
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05 Dec 1999 | New York Times / 05 Dec 1999 |
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