Dirty political tactic Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, May 6, 2008 · 9-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between September 1998 and May 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 6, 2008 · 9-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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