Bad mark on one's reputation Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, January 6, 2009 · 13-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, January 6, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 6, 2009 · 13-Down · 4 letters
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make a spot or mark onto; "The wine spotted the tablecloth"
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