Campaigner's dirty trick Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 25, 2013 · 10-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, September 25, 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 25, 2013 · 10-Down · 5 letters
SMEAR0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
verb
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