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The Clue

Contaminate (5 letter answer)

The Answer

TAINT

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Notes

The answer TAINT is common and appears about once every 200 puzzles.

Related Clues

Besmirch
Corrupt
Infect
Poison
Spoil
Stigmatize
Sully
Make noxious
Opposite of purify
Opposite of 'tis
Slangy contraction
Trace of dishonor
Old-fashioned contraction

Definition

TAINT as a noun:

1. (contamination, taint) = the state of being contaminated

TAINT as a verb:

1. (defile, sully, corrupt, taint, cloud) = place under suspicion or cast doubt upon; "sully someone's reputation"
2. (infect, taint) = contaminate with a disease or microorganism