Crossword clue

“Bad-mouthed”

This clue appeared as 32-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 10, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
SMEARED
Letters7
Starts withS
Ends withD
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Bad-mouthed” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 10, 2026 as 32-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bad-mouthed” clue?+

The answer is SMEARED (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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