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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tainting tactic last seen in Newsday puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SMEAR.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SMEAR Tainting tactic | (5) | Newsday | Nov 27, 2020 |
| 3% | SIEGE Battle tactic | (5) | Commuter | Nov 26, 2025 |
| 3% | SEAWATER Swear tea is tainted - don't drink it! | (8) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Nov 24, 2025 |
| 3% | PLOYS Artful tactics | (5) | Newsday | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 3% | RUSE Tactic meant to deceive? | (4) | ||
| 3% | SLAMBID Ambitious tactic in bridge | (7) | New York Times | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 3% | ADULTERATING Tainting, contaminating | (12) | The Times Concise | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 3% | HARDBALL Ruthless tactics | (8) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 6, 2025 |
| 3% | STRAT Tactics, in gamerspeak | (5) | LA Times Daily | Sep 10, 2025 |
| 2% | GAMESMANSHIP Unsporting tactics - eg man's mishap (anag) (12) | (12) | The Guardian Quick | Nov 28, 2025 |
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