Cosmetic Problem Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SMEAR

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	28%	13		A pattern in which the solution to a problem creates another problem, leading back to the original problem
3	20%	15		Method in complexity theory to show that a problem is at least as hard as another problem

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SMEAR" which means:

noun

• Slanderous defamation
• A thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
• A blemish made by dirt
• An act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• Stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
• Make a smudge on; soil by smudging
• Cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
• Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

An example sentence would be:

• "He accidentally got a smear of paint on his shirt."
• "There was a smear of chocolate on her face."

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New York Times10 Apr 2014	Across 38
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