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Vilifies Crossword Clue
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SMEARS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SMEARS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SMEARS" which means:
- noun
- • Slanderous defamation
- • A thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
- • A blemish made by dirt
- • An act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb
- • Stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
- • Make a smudge on; soil by smudging
- • Cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
- • Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
An example sentence would be:
- • "The cleaning lady used a damp cloth to remove the smears on the window."
- • "The detective studied the smears of blood at the crime scene."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times11 Aug 1995 | Down 29 | |
| New York Times18 Dec 1980 | Down 41 | |
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