Smear NYT Crossword Clue

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We have the 6-letter answer for Smear crossword clue, last seen in the NYT Crossword February 20, 2026 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on.

Smear Crossword Answer

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

Helpful Hints

  • (verb)
    1. speak unfavorably about
  • (adjective)
    1. having or exerting a malignant influence
    2. evil or harmful in nature or influence
  • 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
  • SMUDGE
    (6 letters)
  • DAUB
    (4 letters)
  • DISCREDIT
    (9 letters)
  • HITJOB
    (6 letters)
  • TAR
    (3 letters)

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

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Smear Crossword Clue Q&A

  1. When was Smear crossword clue used most recently?
  2. What was the most recent answer for Smear crossword clue?
    • The most recent answer for the clue is MALIGN
  3. What is the 6-letter answer for Smear crossword clue?
    • MALIGN
  4. When has Smear crossword clue been used historically?

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