Slander Crossword Clue

HomePublisherEvening Standard - Quick9 December 2024
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Let us find the right answer for the crossword clue "Slander" published by Evening Standard - Quick crossword puzzle.
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Best Answer:
CALUMNY

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Slander" leads us to the answer "CALUMNY" for several reasons:

1. The word "slander" is synonymous with "calumny," which means making false or defamatory statements to harm someone's reputation.

2. In crossword puzzles, clues often have synonyms as answers, and "slander" and "calumny" are perfect examples of this relationship.

3. The number of letters in "CALUMNY" matches the number of squares in the clue, indicating a proper fit for the answer.

4. When analyzing the letters provided by other intersecting words in the puzzle, "CALUMNY" fits both in terms of matching letters and overall coherence.

5. By understanding the nuanced meanings of both "slander" and "calumny," solvers can appreciate the subtle wordplay and linguistic challenges presented in this crossword clue.



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More Answers:

  • CALUMNY
  • LIBEL
  • INSULT
  • SMEAR
  • LIES
  • MALIGN
  • DEFAME
  • SLUR
  • BACKBITING
  • VILIFY
  • EVILSPEAKING
  • DETRACT
  • CALUMNIATION
  • ASPERSE
  • CALUMNIATE
  • BADMOUTH
  • ASPERSION
  • MUD
  • TRADUCE
  • ASPERSIONS

Definition of "CALUMNY"

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander

Example :
  • a bitter struggle marked by calumny and litigation
  • a change in the law would prevent the press from publishing calumnies

  •  The Crossword clue "Slander" published 181 time/s & has 20 answer/s. 
    CrosswordDateAnswer
    Evening Standard - Quick9 December 2024CALUMNY
    USA Today2 November 2024LIBEL
    Mirror quick6 October 2024INSULT
    New York Times6 September 2024SMEAR
    Star Tribune17 July 2024LIBEL
    L.A. Times Daily30 June 2024MALIGN
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