Drag through the mud (metaphorically or literally) Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Drag through the mud (metaphorically or literally)” from the Universal crossword of July 29, 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
UNIVERSAL, JULY 29, 2026
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SMEAR is the answer to “Drag through the mud (metaphorically or literally)”. It means to spread with a sticky, greasy, or dirty substance.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
To spread with a sticky, greasy, or dirty substance.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: MRESA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Spread false accusations about”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Drag through the mud (metaphorically or literally)”?
SMEAR, 5 letters: to spread with a sticky, greasy, or dirty substance.
When was “Drag through the mud (metaphorically or literally)” last seen in a crossword?
In the Universal crossword of July 29, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.