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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 50% | 8 | Taint with dishonor | |
3 | 44% | 9 | Taint or besmirch with drool | |
Taint Besmirch Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SULLY" which means:
- noun
- • United states painter (born in england) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872)
- • French statesman (1560-1641) verb
- • Place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
- • Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
- • Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
An example sentence would be:
- • "Try not to sully the clean floor with muddy shoes."
- • "They aimed to sully their competitor's image through false claims."
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