Stain Crossword Clue

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Stain Crossword Answer

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DYE

(3 letters)

BESMIRCH

(8 letters)

SMUDGE

(6 letters)

BLOTCH

(6 letters)

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(noun)
1. United States painter (born in England) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872)
2. French statesman (1560-1641)
(verb)
1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
2. make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

Hint 2: Clue Definition

STAIN (noun)
1. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
2. a soiled or discolored appearance
STAIN (verb)
1. make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
2. color for microscopic study

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

DYE
(3 letters)
BESMIRCH
(8 letters)
SMUDGE
(6 letters)
BLOTCH
(6 letters)

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