Bring discredit upon Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 24, 2019 · 7-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 24, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 24, 2019 · 7-Down · 5 letters
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an act that brings discredit to the person who does it; "he made a huge blot on his copybook"
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