Insincere charm Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, May 28, 2020 · 8-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, May 28, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 28, 2020 · 8-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
noun
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