The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LIBEL which also is the latest solution we found used in Universal uClick in 2002.
Slander's well-read cousin? crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LIBEL | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Slander's well-read cousin?
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- libel
- now
- lie
- literate
- literati
- literary
- erudite
- functional illiterate
- lettered
- bibliognost
- keats
- unlettered
Crossword Answer definitions
LIBEL noun- A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
- The act or crime of displaying such a statement publicly.
- Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.
- A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of their cause of action, and of the relief they seek.
- A brief writing of any kind, especially a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc.
- To defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.
- To proceed against (a ship, goods, etc.) by filing a libel.
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