Faux flattery Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Faux flattery” from the New York Times crossword of June 4, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JUNE 4, 2026
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SMARM is the answer to “Faux flattery”. It means to use excessive flattery to obtain favors.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To use excessive flattery to obtain favors.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: MMASR.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with S and ends with M.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Faux flattery”?
SMARM, 5 letters: to use excessive flattery to obtain favors.
When was “Faux flattery” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of June 4, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.