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Unctuous Flattery Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SMARM which was last seen in the Eugene Sheffer crossword.
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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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Eugene Sheffer21 Oct 2023 Down 11
New York Times30 Apr 2017 Across 109
New York Times20 Apr 2010 Down 22
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