Slur Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 2, 2011 · 25-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, January 2, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 2, 2011 · 25-Across · 5 letters
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a blemish made by dirt; "he had a smudge on his cheek"
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