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The Clue
Defames (8 letter answer)
The Answer
ASPERSES
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Notes
The answer ASPERSES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Maligns
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Sullies
Definition
ASPERSE as a verb:
1. (defame, slander, smirch, asperse, denigrate, calumniate, smear, sully, besmirch) = charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"