Slander Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · 48-Across
Appeared in 10 New York Times Crosswords between May 1994 and July 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 7, 2026 · 48-Across · 6 letters
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charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
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