calumny, libel
| DEFAMATION |
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| BLUR | smear, smudge or blot |
| SMUDGE | stain, smear |
| STREAK | smear |
| CALUMNY | defamation, libel |
| SLANDER | defamation, aftertale |
| AFTERTALE | defamation, calumny |
| ASPERSION | defamation, detraction |
| DETRACTION | defamation, slander |
| GLASSES | calorie - food, dioptre - ? |
| KLEIN | Calvin, fashion designer |