Smear - Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Smear?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Smear is TAR. Other possible answers include ANOINT, BEDAUB, BLUR, DAUB, DEFAME, DISCREDIT, SMUDGE.

Q: How many solutions are there for Smear?

We have found 8 possible answers for the crossword clue Smear.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Smear?

Clues like Smear often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Observer Azed, The Times Quick Cryptic, The Guardian Prize, Sunday People, The Independent, among others.

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 27/07/2026

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Smear.

6 letter answer(s) to smear

ANOINT

administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
choose by or as if by divine intervention; "She was anointed the head of the Christian fundamentalist group"

BEDAUB

spread or daub (a surface)

DEFAME

attack the reputation of
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"
Insult

SMUDGE

a blemish made by dirt; "he had a smudge on his cheek"
a smoky fire to drive away insects
make a smudge on; soil by smudging

4 letter answer(s) to smear

BLUR

a hazy or indistinct representation; "it happened so fast it was just a blur"; "he tried to clear his head of the whisky fuzz"
become glassy; lose clear vision; "Her eyes glazed over from lack of sleep"
become vague or indistinct; "The distinction between the two theories blurred"
make a smudge on; soil by smudging
make dim or indistinct; "The fog blurs my vision"
make unclear, indistinct, or blurred; "Her remarks confused the debate"; "Their words obnubilate their intentions"
to make less distinct or clear; "The haze blurs the hills"

DAUB

a blemish made by dirt; "he had a smudge on his cheek"
an unskillful painting
apply to a surface; "daub paint onto the wall"
coat with plaster; "daub the wall"
cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it; "smear the wall with paint"; "daub the ceiling with plaster"
material used to daub walls

9 letter answer(s) to smear

DISCREDIT

cause to be distrusted or disbelieved; "The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"
damage the reputation of; "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"
reject as false; refuse to accept
the state of being held in low esteem; "your actions will bring discredit to your name"; "because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute"

3 letter answer(s) to smear

TAR

a man who serves as a sailor
any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
coat with tar; "tar the roof"; "tar the roads"

Frequently asked questions about ‘Smear’

What's the best solution for Smear?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Smear is TAR. Other possible answers include ANOINT, BEDAUB, BLUR, DAUB, DEFAME, DISCREDIT, SMUDGE.

How many solutions are there for Smear?

We have found 8 possible answers for the crossword clue Smear.

Which crosswords feature clues like Smear?

Clues like Smear often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Observer Azed, The Times Quick Cryptic, The Guardian Prize, Sunday People, The Independent, among others.

Clue	Answers
See 4	24
Pitch	16
Confuse	13
Knock down	10
Sailor	9
Sticky stuff	9
Gob	8
Designate	7
Soil	7
Sully	7
Jack	6
Malign	6
Slander	6
Salt	5
Smudge	5
Swab	5
Besmirch	4
Gooey stuff	4
Low-cal	4
Paving material	4
Blacken	3
Daub	3
Driveway surface	3
Make less clear	3
Make unclear	3
Old hand	3
Old salt	3
Pine product	3
Road goo	3
Road surface	3
Road surfacing material	3
Asphalt	2
Cloud	2
Consecrate	2
Drag through the mud	2
Driveway material	2
Haze	2
Impugn	2
It paves the way	2
Make sacred	2
Makeup mishap	2
Paint crudely	2
Picture problem	2
Plaster	2
Printing goof	2
Road crew's supply	2
Sea dog	2
Seafarer	2
Seaman	2
A little oregano in the oil	1

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