Smudge with a greasy substance (rhymes with "shear") Crossword Clue

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Smudge with a greasy substance (rhymes with "shear") 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

GREASY (adjective)
1. smeared or soiled with grease or oil
2. containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
SUBSTANCE (noun)
1. the property of holding together and retaining its shape
2. considerable capital (wealth or income)

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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