Finger-paint, say Crossword Clue

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Finger-paint, say Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
2. a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
(verb)
1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
2. make a smudge on; soil by smudging

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FINGER-PAINT (verb)
1. apply colors with one’s fingers
FINGER (noun)
1. the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
2. any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
FINGER (verb)
1. examine by touch
2. feel or handle with the fingers

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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