Disparaging word Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, November 12, 2000 · 40-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, November 12, 2000.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 12, 2000 · 40-Across · 4 letters
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a disparaging remark; "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"; "it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility"
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