Vile Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 26, 2012 · 15-Across
Appeared in 9 New York Times Crosswords between October 1994 and November 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 26, 2012 · 15-Across · 5 letters
SLIMY0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
morally reprehensible; "would do something as despicable as murder"; "ugly crimes"; "the vile development of slavery appalled them"; "a slimy little liar"
adjective
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