We’ve included these answers for “Besmirch” based on how this exact clue has been handled in reliable crossword puzzles, offering a quick reference to solutions that have worked repeatedly.
Possible Answers:
- TAINT
- TAR
- MAR
- SMEAR
- SOIL
- DEFILE
- STAIN
- DEFAME
- DISHONOR
- VILIFY
- TARNISH
- SULLY
- BLOTCH
Synonyms and Definitions
TAINT
- Synonyms: cloud, contamination, corrupt, defile, infect, sully
TAR
- Synonyms: gob, jack, jack-tar, mariner, old salt, pitch, sea dog, seafarer, seaman
MAR
- Synonyms: blemish, defect, deflower, impair, march, mutilate, spoil, vitiate
SMEAR
- Synonyms: asperse, blot, blur, calumniate, cytologic smear, cytosmear, daub, defame, denigrate, malignment, slander, slur, smirch, smudge, smutch, spot, stain, vilification
SOIL
- Synonyms: begrime, bemire, colly, dirt, dirty, filth, grease, grime, ground, grunge, land, territory
DEFILE
- Synonyms: befoul, foul, gorge, maculate, taint, tarnish
STAIN
- Synonyms: discoloration, discolouration, mark, smear, soil, stigma
DISHONOR
- Synonyms: assault, attaint, disgrace, dishonour, outrage, rape, ravish, shame, violate
VILIFY
- Synonyms: rail, revile, vituperate
SULLY
- Synonyms: duc de sully, maxmilien de bethune
BLOTCH
- Synonyms: mottle, splodge, splotch, streak