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5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, December 29, 2024 · 78-Across

Appeared in 19 New York Times Crosswords between September 1994 and December 2024.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 29, 2024 · 78-Across · 5 letters

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place under suspicion or cast doubt upon; "sully someone's reputation"

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