Besmirch NYT Crossword Clue

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Besmirch Crossword Answer

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

Helpful Hints

  • (noun)
    1. a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person’s body)
    2. the month following February and preceding April
  • (verb)
    1. make imperfect
    2. destroy or injure severely
  • 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
  • TAR
    (3 letters)
  • STAIN
    (5 letters)
  • TAINT
    (5 letters)
  • SOIL
    (4 letters)
  • SMEAR
    (5 letters)

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

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Besmirch Crossword Clue Q&A

  1. Why is MAR the answer to Besmirch crossword clue?
    • A straight synonym. To besmirch something is to sully or spoil it, which is what MAR means.
  2. When was Besmirch crossword clue used most recently?
  3. What was the most recent answer for Besmirch crossword clue?
    • The most recent answer for the clue is MAR
  4. What is the 3-letter answer for Besmirch crossword clue?
    • MAR
  5. When has Besmirch crossword clue been used historically?

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Christine Mielke

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