The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GOLOW which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Use smear tactics, say crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| GOLOW | 100 % | 5 | 
Why may GOLOW be the right solution?
"Go low" is a phrase that means to use underhanded or dirty tactics, such as smearing your opponent. The clue is a play on words, using "smear tactics" to hint at the answer "GOLOW".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Use smear tactics, say
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- filibuster
 - drill
 - play
 - hustle
 - psychological warfare
 - reprisal
 - wipe
 - drilled
 - gamesmanship
 - tactic
 - fence
 - stall
 
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