Besmirch Crossword Clue

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Besmirch Crossword Answer

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MAR

(3 letters)

TAR

(3 letters)

TAINT

(5 letters)

SOIL

(4 letters)

SMEAR

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
2. a soiled or discolored appearance
(verb)
1. make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
2. color for microscopic study

Hint 2: Clue Definition

BESMIRCH (verb)
1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
2. smear so as to make dirty or stained

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

MAR
(3 letters)
TAR
(3 letters)
TAINT
(5 letters)
SOIL
(4 letters)
SMEAR
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
ANTIS

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