The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TARNISH , but the solution may also be SULLY which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Stain, as a reputation crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TARNISH | 67 % | 7 |
| SULLY | 33 % | 5 |
Why may SULLY be the right solution?
The word "sully" means to tarnish or stain the reputation or good name of someone or something. Therefore, "Stain, as a reputation" is an appropriate clue for the answer "SULLY".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Stain, as a reputation
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- blot
- spot
- blotting
- blur
- blurring
- spots
- spotting
- taint
- besmirch
- blemish
- blemished
- cloud
Crossword Answer definitions
TARNISH noun- Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
- To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
- To soil, sully, damage or compromise
- To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result TARNISH
- Stain, as a rep
- Lose luster
- Stain, as a reputation
- Taint
- Stain
- Become discolored, as silverware
- Besmirch
- Sully, as a reputation
- Sully
- Silver flaw