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noun • excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm | ||||||||
| 29% | 5 | Administer unction, old style | ||||||
verb • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||||||
| 29% | 6 | Give unction | ||||||
verb • choose by or as if by divine intervention • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||||||
Unction Crossword Clue
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SMARM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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SMARM
Updated: October 11, 2023
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