defamation, aftertale
| SLANDER |
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| BLUR | smear, smudge or blot |
| SMUDGE | stain, smear |
| STREAK | smear |
| CALUMNY | defamation, libel |
| AFTERTALE | defamation, calumny |
| ASPERSION | defamation, detraction |
| DEFAMATION | aftertale, calumny |
| DETRACTION | defamation, slander |
| SLANDER | defamation |
| AFTERTALE | defamation, calumny |