Smear Crossword Clue

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Smear Crossword Answer

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DAUB

(4 letters)

MALIGN

(6 letters)

DISCREDIT

(9 letters)

HITJOB

(6 letters)

TAR

(3 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. make a smudge on; soil by smudging
(noun)
1. a blemish made by dirt
2. a smoky fire to drive away insects

Hint 2: Clue Definition

SMEAR (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
SMEAR (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 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

DAUB
(4 letters)
MALIGN
(6 letters)
DISCREDIT
(9 letters)
HITJOB
(6 letters)
TAR
(3 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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Down

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