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The Clue
Slander (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ASPERSE
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Notes
The answer ASPERSE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.
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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"