Tarnish, as a reputation Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. the state of being contaminated
(verb)
1. contaminate with a disease or microorganism
2. place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TARNISH (verb)
1. make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
TARNISH (noun)
1. discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
REPUTATION (noun)
1. the state of being held in high esteem and honor
2. the general estimation that the public has for a person

Hint 3: Anagram

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

More Daily Themed Crossword (6/16/2026) Answers

Across

1. UV-blocking letters

4. Lose color, as an old pair of jeans

8. ___ Well That Ends Well

12. Like two peas in a __

13. What sparks a lightbulb moment

14. Relax in a bubble bath, say

15. High-and-mighty

17. Jab with a finger

18. ___ and coke (cocktail)

19. ___ Lauder (name one might spot in the cosmetics aisle)

20. Scaredy-cat's emotion

22. "___ proud of you!": 2 wds.

24. Tree whose leaf is a symbol of Canada

25. Cue sport played on a billiards table, where the crowd stays so hushed that you can hear the gentle click of each ball rolling

30. Roman numeral before IV

31. Symbol for Gotham's billionaire superhero

32. Actress Catherine O'___ from "Beetlejuice"

33. Target sport played with a bow and arrows, where the crowd stays so hushed, you can hear the "thwip" as the arrow cuts through the air

37. "Yes," from the bride: 2 wds.

38. ___ Royal Highness (address for a queen)

39. Target sport played with a numbered board, where the crowd stays so hushed while the player aims, that every bullseye is clearly heard

42. Skeleton makeup

44. Hydrox cookie lookalike

45. Dashed, say

46. Kind of talk meant to cheer someone

49. Club-and-ball sport played on open lawns, where the crowd stays so hushed that you can hear the crisp sound of every swing

50. "Bloodline" singer Grande, to her fans

51. Organization that comes to the rescue of stranded motorists: Abbr.

52. Salty sauce in a wok

53. Outcomes of some QB sneaks, for short

54. "Do not ___ this at home!" (stunt performer's advice)

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1. Place for pampering and pedicures

2. ___ favor (Spanish "please")

3. Manhattan's ___ Drive (parkway named after a President): Abbr.

4. ___ skating, winter sport performed on ice, where the crowd stays so hushed that the soft scrape of blades carries across the rink

5. One who kept Eve company in Eden

6. Home for lions

7. Enjoy, as lasagna

8. Dangerous slitherers from Egypt

9. Pirate's stolen goods

10. Water body like the Michigan or Ontario

11. ___-ball (arcade game)

16. ___-B (brand known for electric toothbrushes)

19. Mopey music genre

20. "My ___ Lady" (1964 Audrey Hepburn film)

21. Like "Star Wars" or "Gladiator"

22. "Do as ___" ("Listen to me"): 2 wds.

23. Tiny member of a colony

24. "Mamma ___" (ABBA song)

26. Chicago's ___ International Airport

27. “Cobra ___,” sequel series to “The Karate Kid

28. Directional suffix

29. Rodent that might squeak in a kitchen

31. Male sibling, slangily

34. "This song was the biggest ___ the year": 2 wds.

35. Op-___ (opinion pieces, for short)

36. Racket sport played on a court, where the crowd stays so hushed that every bounce of the ball echoes around the stadium

38. Keep everything for oneself

39. Lady and the Tramp, for two

40. Cowboy's suffix with "buck"

41. Be dependent on

42. Kid who's a handful

43. Silly fight between lovers

47. Certain ring bearer?

48. Swipe a credit card, say

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