Unctuous flattery (5 letters) — Crossword Helper

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The Clue

Unctuous flattery (5 letter answer)

The Answer

SMARM

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behavior comment earnestnes false flattery gushing ingratiating insincere mawkishnes oilines sentimentality smarm smug some trite unction unctuou

Notes

The answer SMARM is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.

Related Clues

Some smug comments
Mawkishness
Oiliness
False flattery
Gushing flattery
Ingratiating behavior
Insincere earnestness
Trite sentimentality
Unction

Definition

SMARM as a noun:

1. (unction, smarm, fulsomeness) = excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm