Flattering sort Crossword Clue
10 letters · New York Times · Saturday, February 8, 2025 · 14-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 8, 2025 · 14-Across · 10 letters
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One who brownnoses (flatters or humors somebody in an obsequious manner for personal gain); one who sucks up; a bootlicker, dickrider, ass-kisser, sycophant.
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