The Clue
What calumniators sling (3 letter answer)
The Answer
MUD
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Notes
The answer MUD is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.
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Definition
MUD as a noun:
1. (mud, clay) = water soaked soil; soft wet earth
2. slanderous remarks or charges
MUD as a verb:
1. (mire, muck, mud, muck up) = soil with mud, muck, or mire; "The child mucked up his shirt while playing ball in the garden"
2. plaster with mud