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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.
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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