Stain, as a reputation Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, March 9, 2023 · 53-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 9, 2023 · 53-Down · 5 letters
SULLY0 of 5 letters revealed
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make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically; "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"; "Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man"
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